Ipomoea batatas 'Sidekick™ Series'

Sweet Potato Vine

Sidekick Black

Tips for Homeowners:

Cut stems to control size or to encourage branching.

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A series with good colorful foliage choices with vigorous, trailing habit.

  • Unique leaves in lively colors
  • Robust habit with its vining/climbing habit
  • Low maintenance

Plant alone or combine with other plants in containers, in hanging baskets or window boxes and in-ground borders.

Height: 12-14 in
Spread: 2-4 ft
Zone: 9-11
Color: Non-Flowering

Interesting Notes about Sweet Potato Vine:

These vines grow from a tuber which looks like a sweet potato or yam and is technically edible, though not as flavorful as culinary types. These can be stored over winter and replanted in the spring.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Great Foliage
  • Climbing
  • Fast Growing
  • Specimen
  • Container
  • Low Maintenance

Foliage Color:

  • Black
  • Green
  • Bronze
  • Chartreuse

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Climbing
  • Trailing

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water