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Sidekick™ Sweet Potato Vine
Ipomoea batatas Sidekick™ Series
Pronunciation: ip-oh-MEE-a bat-TAT-as
SKU #30427
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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 12 to 14" tall, spreading 30 to 36" wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring into Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging, Hanging Basket |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | The Sidekick™ series of of ornamental sweet potato vines from Syngenta includes (but may not be limited to) the following varieties: Black, Bronze, Heart Black, Heart Bronze, Heart Lime, Lacey Lime, and Lime. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring into Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
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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.