Sidekick™ Sweet Potato Vine
Ipomoea batatas Sidekick™ Series
Pronunciation: ip-oh-MEE-a bat-TAT-as
SKU #30427
Description | Brightly-hued ornamental foliage is durable and perfect for season-long color and texture. Loves summer heat. The lush leaves on the versatile semi-trailing habit cascade beautifully from baskets and containers from spring to first frost. Plant with contrasting colors for a great show. An herbaceous perennial in tropical climates, treat as an annual elsewhere. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Blooms | Spring into Summer |
Mature Size | Quickly reaches 12 to 14" tall, spreading 30 to 36" wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging, Hanging Basket |
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Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
Foliage Color | Multicolored |
Care | Easily grown in loose, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Performs best with consistently moist, but not soggy, soil. Thrives in hot humidity. May be pruned lightly mid-season to rejuvenate. Feed monthly. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow As Annual in All Zones
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.