Alternanthera, Calico Plant, Joseph's Coat, Parrot Leaf 'Grenadine'

Alternantheraficoidea

Genus
Alternanthera (al-ter-NANTH-ur-uh)
Species
ficoidea (fy-KOY-dee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chula Vista, California

Santa Clara, California

Pensacola, Florida

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Pensacola, FL | October 2011 | positive

I am in pensacola FL (zone 8b), and this has been a wonderful, low maintenance plant as long as it is shaded, or receives morning sun onl...Read More

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