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Alternanthera, Calico Plant, Joseph's Coat, Parrot Leaf 'Gail's Choice'

Alternantherabrasiliana

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Alternanthera brasiliana by pirl

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Genus

Alternanthera (al-ter-NANTH-ur-uh)

Info

Synonym

Alternanthera dentata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Other Details

Category

Perennials

Shrubs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Burgundy/Maroon

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Houston, Texas

La Vernia, Texas

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