Joseph's Coat (Alternanthera ficoidea 'Red Threads')

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Annual
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height:	6 to 12'
Plant Spread:	10 to 18'
Leaves:	Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: plant is grown for foliage (red)
Flowers:	Inconspicuous
Flower Color:	White
Flower Time:	Winter
Uses:	Groundcover Suitable as Annual
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Tip Division Other: seed
Containers:	Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Posted by BookerC1 (Mackinaw, IL - Zone 5a) on Oct 22, 2015 1:00 PM concerning plant:

I saw this striking plant in a hanging pot with the opening at the bottom, so the narrow, blade-like leaves came cascading out of the bottom of the pot. It would also work well in a traditional hanging basket, a window box, or spilling over the edge of a container, to give a textural contrast to other foliage. Very dramatic salmon, hot pink, and burgundy coloration on the leaves!

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Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Nov 11, 2011 1:50 AM concerning plant:

A tropical perennial grown as a ground cover, edger, or in containers.
Can take cuttings or small plants from outside to grow under lights during winter. Can actually be a pretty fine house plant.
Native from Mexico to the tip of South America.

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I don't see any Alternanthera here, just some kind of Coleus by purpleinopp	Oct 23, 2015 1:21 PM	3

Alternanthera Joseph's Coat (Alternanthera ficoidea 'Red Threads')