Ipomoea batatas 'Sidekick Black'

Ipomoea


Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Deep purple to near-black
  • Features palmate leaves
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Climbing
Climbing
Container
Container
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Hanging Basket
Hanging Basket
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
No Deadheading
No Deadheading



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in moist, well drained soil Thrives in heat Easy to grow/Low maintenance Can be cut back if too large for area planted


Height: 12-14 in
Spread: 30-36 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Bloom Color: Black, Purple
Zone: 10-11
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Climbing
  • No Deadheading
  • Hanging Basket
  • Container
  • Heat Tolerant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Climbing
  • Trailing

Foliage Color:

  • Purple

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Spring Bloomer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Ipomoea

Common Name: Sweet Potato Vine

A large genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family. Known for their trumpet-shaped flowers and twining vines. Grown as ornamentals for their vibrant foliage and blooms