Alternanthera Species, Beach Alternanthera, Seaside Joyweed

Alternantheramaritima

Genus
Alternanthera (al-ter-NANTH-ur-uh)
Species
maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
Synonym
Achyranthes maritima
Telanthera maritima
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Big Pine Key, Florida

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0
neutral
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negative
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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | February 2005 | positive

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