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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Chartreuse-yellow
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Joseph's Coat

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Location: Reynolda Gardens, Winston-Salem NC
Date: 2015-08-21
great combination:  Alternanthera 'True Yellow', Alternanthera 'R
Location: Reynolda Gardens, Winston-Salem NC
Date: 2015-08-21
Great contrast with Alternanthera 'Red Threads'
Comments:
  • Posted by Deebie (midstate South Carolina - Zone 8a) on Aug 27, 2017 5:49 PM concerning plant:
    This is a charming little plant that likes part-sun conditions. It makes a great front of the border plant and plays well with companions. I love its chartreuse-colored leaves, as they really stand out. The plant also has a nice mounding form and stays that way all season. It's not hardy in my zone, so I must take cuttings to overwinter.

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