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Alternanthera ficoidea

Family Amaranthaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   10a   RHS:   HH   EGF:   G1   Australia:   4  
Care Level
Height 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread 15 - 45 cm (6 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Alternanthera ficoidea (joseph's coat) bears white blossoms during early autumn to late autumn. This plant is mound shaped in form and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is variegated and multi-coloured dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, annual, bedding plant, container, edging, hanging basket, house plant and tropical.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Alternanthera ficoidea (joseph's coat) 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.