Common Name Biological Name Type Family Native Range Zone Height Spread Bloom Time Bloom Description Sun Water Maintenance Suggested Use Flower Leaf |
Joseph’s coat Alternanthera dentata ‘Little Ruby’ Herbaceous perennial Amaranthaceae West Indies 10 to 11 1.00 to 3.00 feet 1.00 to 2.00 feet Seasonal bloomer White Full sun to part shade Medium Low Annual Insignificant Colorful, Evergreen |
Little Ruby Alternanthera is an herbaceous annual with a mounded form. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.This is a relatively low maintenance plant. The flowers of this plant may actually detract from its ornamental features, so they can be removed as they appear. It has no significant negative characteristics.Little Ruby Alternanthera is recommended for the following landscape applications;Mass PlantingBorder EdgingGeneral Garden UseContainer Plant in Hanging Baskets |
Information on this page is generally from Missouri Botanical Gardens, Dave’s Garden, All things Plants or Texas Superstar |
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