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Alternanthera, Calico Plant, Joseph's Coat, Parrot Leaf 'Red Threads'

Alternantheraficoidea

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Alternanthera ficoidea by digigirl
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Genus
Alternanthera (al-ter-NANTH-ur-uh)
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Species
ficoidea (fy-KOY-dee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Bartow, Florida

Anderson, South Carolina

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MotherNature4
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2005 | positive

This dainty plant grows 6-8" but spreads to 24". An excellent groundcover or filler between larger plants with silvery leaves. It has n...Read More

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