General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 3 feet
Plant Spread: 3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: pink, burgundy, red colourings
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Winter
Uses: Groundcover
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Image
Common names
  • Calico Plant
  • Ruby Leaf
  • Joseph's Coat
  • Joyweed
Also sold as:
  • Alternanthera 'Fire Bug'

Photo Gallery
Location: Wyee, N.S.W., Australia
Date: 2018-04-23

« Add a new plant to the database

« The Plants Database Front Page

Today's site banner is by Murky and is called "Water Lilies with a Happy Bee"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.