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Alternanthera, Calico Plant, Joseph's Coat, Parrot Leaf 'New Burgundy'

Alternantheraficoidea

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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

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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