Alternanthera ficoidea [bronze]
Also Known As
- Alternanthera ficoidea 'Bronze'
- Bronze Joseph's Coat
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Alternanthera ficoidea [bronze] plant details
Alternanthera ficoidea [bronze] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze and green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alternanthera ficoidea [bronze]
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: amaranthaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Uses: tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alternanthera ficoidea [bronze]
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Alternanthera ficoidea [bronze] plant
How to Grow Alternanthera ficoidea [bronze]
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Alternanthera for your garden
aka Alternanthera 'Burgundy Threads'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Alternanthera x 'Gail's Choice', Gail's Choice Calico Plant, Gail's Choice Joseph's Coat
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Joseph's Coat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Blackie Alternanthera, Blackie Joseph's Coat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 15"-20"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Alternanthera dentata 'LRU30'
aka Alternanthera dentata 'Little Ruby', Josephs Coat
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 15"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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