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Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime'

Family Amaranthaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tender perennial Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' (joyweed) is repeat-blooming and bears white flowers. The showy glossy foliage is variegated, medium green and medium red in colour, medium in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, container, edging, hanging basket, house plant and tropical.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' (joyweed) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.