Purple Raven Sweet Potato – Edible Groundcover for Gardens & Food Forests

Easy-to-Root Groundcover

This beautiful sweet potato is so easy to propagate that it’s supplied as unrooted cuttings. Simply stick the cuttings in your preferred medium, such as sharp sand, and keep moist. Some gardeners even root them in a jar of water for a fun and simple propagation method.

Vibrant Purple Leaves & Edible Greens

Sweet Potato ‘Purple Raven’ was bred for its striking purple foliage rather than tuber production. The leaves are edible and make an excellent spinach substitute. This perennial groundcover fills spaces under trees beautifully and adds a lush, vibrant colour to your garden.

Growing Conditions & Care

This variety thrives in full sun or part-shade. While it is not drought-hardy and sensitive to frost, you can take cuttings in autumn and overwinter them in water to regrow in spring. Sweet potatoes are generally not frost-tolerant.

Wildlife Considerations

All sweet potatoes, including ‘Purple Raven’, are a favourite for kangaroos, so take care if you have wildlife in your area.