Joyweed (Alternanthera brasiliana 'Purple Prince') - Garden.org

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Annual
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic Dry Mesic Dry
Plant Height:	10 - 16 inches
Plant Spread:	18 - 20 inches
Leaves:	Unusual foliage color Other: Burgundy foliage with rose undersides
Resistances:	Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:	Days to germinate: 5 - 7 days
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets

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Joyweed

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Location: zone 5
Date: 2016-09-24

Uploaded by gardengus

Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2019-11-19

Uploaded by plantladylin

Location: zone 5
Date: 2016-09-24

Uploaded by gardengus

Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2019-03-11

Uploaded by plantladylin

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds

Uploaded by Joy

Comments:

Posted by lauribob (N Central Wash. - the dry side - Zone 5b) on Apr 25, 2018 10:31 AM concerning plant:

The striking burgundy color of the foliage will intensify in full sun. In part shade, it is still attractive, more of a purple/russet shade. This sun-lover was bred to stay compact for container use and smaller gardens.

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Plant Events from our members
celloms	On April 29, 2023	Potted up indoor plant since 10/2022; thriving
dnrevel	On October 12, 2022	Cuttings stuck Made a second set of cuttings. Placed in greenhouse.
dnrevel	On October 1, 2022	Cuttings stuck Put in the new greenhouse. Will see if it will carry over to a new season. Lovely foliage plant.

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