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Joseph's Coat (Alternanthera dentata) Care Guide

Quick Facts

Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 10a
- 10b
- 11a
- 11b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:West Indies and Brazil
Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Annual
Plant Types:
- Perennial
- Annual
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Alternanthera dentata

Alternanthera dentata

Genus: Alternanthera - Species: dentata - Family: Amaranthaceae

Phonetic Spelling: al-ter-NAN-ther-a den-TAY-ta

Common Names:

Joseph's Coat
Upright Calico Plant

Tags

full sun tolerant

white flowers

partial shade tolerant

container plant

showy leaves

purple leaves

patio

annual

tropical feel

cottage garden

small spaces

green flowers

moist soil

well-drained soil

tropical herbaceous perennial

border front

purple

burgundy leaves

bushy

burgundy

drought tolerant annual