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Alternanthera ficoidea
Also Known As
- Joseph's Coat
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Alternanthera ficoidea plant details
Alternanthera ficoidea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall and winter cream and white flowers emerge. 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, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alternanthera ficoidea
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: amaranthaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alternanthera ficoidea
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Alternanthera ficoidea plant
How to Grow Alternanthera ficoidea
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- cream
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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 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
aka Alternanthera ficoidea 'Party Time', Joseph's Coat, Parrot Leaf, Party Time Alternanthera
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
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