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    Alternanthera aquatica

    Also Known As

    • Alternanthera hassleriana
    • Hassler's Alternanthera
    • Neptune's Crown

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Alternanthera aquatica plant details

    Alternanthera aquatica is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water water. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alternanthera aquatica

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 12 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alternanthera aquatica

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: standing water
    Resistant to: heat and humidity

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A water plant that will float across the water surface. The floating stems will produce maroon bulbs simular to water hyacinths. Dainty white flowers. Helps in reducing algae. Vigorous.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Alternanthera aquatica plant

    How to Grow Alternanthera aquatica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Alternanthera ficoidea 'Burgundy Threads'

    aka Alternanthera 'Burgundy Threads'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alternanthera ficoidea 'Burgundy Threads' foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Alternanthera 'Gail's Choice'

    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
    Photo of Alternanthera 'Gail's Choice' foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Alternanthera ficoidea

    aka Joseph's Coat

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alternanthera ficoidea flower, foliage by Dinesh Valke
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    Alternanthera 'Blackie'

    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
    Photo of Alternanthera 'Blackie' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby

    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
    Photo of Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby foliage by Friends School Plant Sale by Pat T
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