False Amaranth, Joseph's Coat
Alternanthera brasiliana
Annuals
False amaranth is a fast-growing annual which provides excellent reddish or purple color in the landscape via its foliage.
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Alternanthera brasiliana Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Alternanthera brasiliana |
| Common Name: | false amaranth Joseph's coat |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, beds & borders, container plantings |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright |
| Height: | 2 feet |
| Spread: | 2 feet |
| Foliage: | red to purple, ovate leaves medium-textured foliage excellent color |
| Flower: | insignificant, white/greenish-white flowers in a globular head |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | well-drained, moist soil |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 10 - 11 |
| Native Range: | West Indies |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | fast growth rate shears well propagation by stem cuttings |
TTU Plant Resources
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