Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera)

Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera) white flower close up on green leaves
Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera) white spike flower rising above simple green foliage

Botanical name: Alternanthera hassleriana

Common names: Hassler's Alternanthera, Neptune's Crown

Family: Amaranthaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWhite, off-white flowers

A water plant that will float across the water surface. The internodes of Alternanthera aquatica are filled with air, as adaptation to its life as a floating plant, and look "bloated". Dainty white flowers.

Similar plants: Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera)


Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera) white flower close up with green leaves in the background
Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera) white flower nestled between smooth green leaves in close view
Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera) white flower close up on green leafy plant
Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera) white flower with oblong green foliage stems over stone
Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera) with green leaves and a small white flower plant.
Alternanthera hassleriana (Hassler's Alternanthera) with lush green leaves and a singular white flower.


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