Sidekick Bronze Sweet Potato Vine

Sidekick Bronze is a compact, semi-trailing sweet potato vine grown for softly muted light-green and golden-red leaves. In a mixed container, its low stems can trail over the rim; place it in full sun to partial shade. Exact listings report somewhat different mature heights: [Epic Gardening’s profile](https://www.epicgardening.com/sweet-potato-vine-containers/) gives 8–12 inches, while [Netta’s 2024 Wishbook](https://www.nettasnursery.com/uploads/b/9d95ee60-5c48-11ea-958c-f952dc2f84a1/a9ef6a00-b31c-11ee-a491-4bc432a44e5e.pdf) lists 12–14 inches tall and 30–36 inches wide. ## Form and Use The selection profile describes quick growth and a compact habit, with leaves that keep their distinct color through summer. Pair the warm foliage with deep purple or blue plants, or use it as a foliage spiller in a mixed planter. The [2018 Germania Seed catalog](https://www.germaniaseed.com/pdf/2018/2018_plant_EB_WEB.pdf) lists Sidekick Bronze separately from Sidekick Black, Black Heart, and Lime. ## Growing Conditions Provide full sun to partial shade. For sweet potato vine as a species, [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ipomoea-batatas/) recommends loamy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and notes that the plant is frost-sensitive. Its guidance also describes ornamental sweet potato vines as useful in mixed containers. ## Maintenance Watch trailing stems as they grow and pinch or trim them to maintain the container’s shape. Protect the plant from frost, or grow it seasonally in colder climates.