Alternanthera brasiliana
CALICO PLANT, RUBY LEAF
Amaranthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Achyranthes brasiliana, A. geniculata, Alternanthera dentata, A. straminea, Caraxeron brasiliense, Gomphrena brasiliana, G. brasiliensis, G. patula, Mogiphanes straminea, Philoxerus brasiliana, Telanthera brasiliana

Other Common Names: Purple Joyweed, Brazilian Joyweed

 
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Alternanthera brasiliana
CALICO PLANT, RUBY LEAF
Amaranthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: purple-red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, formal & contemporary designs

Uses: formal edging, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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