Identifying Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine Varieties: 'Blackie', 'Chartreuse', and Propagation

Variety ID

Green-leaved vine = Ipomoea batatas 'Chartreuse'. Dark purple = 'Blackie'. 'Hernandez' is a NC production variety.

Overwintering for Next Year

1. Take 6-inch cuttings before frost.
2. Root in water or moist mix in a hanging basket indoors.
3. Bright window; water when dry.
4. In spring, take slips from these vines for planting.

Alternative

Store a harvested sweet potato; sprout it in spring (see DIY Network guide).

All ornamental varieties produce edible tubers, but flavor varies.