Alternanthera ficoidea, Calico Plant, Joseph's Coat, Joyweed

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Alternanthera ficoidea, Calico Plant, Joseph's Coat, Joyweed

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Alternanthera ficoidea 'Snow on the Mountain'

Alternanthera ficoidea
Family: Amaranthaceae
Calico Plant, Joseph's Coat, Joyweed
Origin: South America
Groundcover and low-growing 2ft

Beautiful Variegated pink leaves. Takes both sun or shade, perfect accent plant that attracts attention of everyone who's passing by.

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Alternanthera ficoidea 'Snow on the Mountain'

Alternanthera ficoidea var. bettzickiana

Alternanthera ficoidea 'Snow on the Mountain'

Alternanthera ficoidea var. bettzickiana

Alternanthera ficoidea 'Party Time'

Alternanthera ficoidea var. bettzickiana

Alternanthera ficoidea 'Party Time'

Alternanthera ficoidea var. bettzickiana

var. Watermelon

var. True Yellow (Chartreuse)

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Alternanthera ficoidea - var. True Yellow (Chartreuse)

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6218 Alternanthera ficoidea - var. True Yellow (Chartreuse)

Chartreuse Josephs Coat. Attractive glossy narrow leaves emerge chartreuse in spring, turning yellow in color the rest of the year. A mounding, dense plant presenting cupped and crinkled bright yellow leaves; small white flowers in summer; best color in full sun; great in containers. This plant does best in full sun to shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. Foliage color is most vivid in sun, colorful attractive foliage, shade-tolerant, low maintenance.
Alternantheras are grown exclusively for their colorful foliage. Spreading foliage mounds to 12-30" tall. Common names are all in reference to the often brilliantly colored leaves which provide foliage contrast to gardens and container plantings. Best foliage colors are developed in full sun. May also be grown indoors as a houseplant. Pinching stems or shearing will keep plants compact and bushy. This item is not certified for shipping to California.

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

In stock

$22.00

Alternanthera ficoidea Watermelon

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6201 Alternanthera ficoidea Watermelon

Perfect colorful plant for small spaces and ground cover in both sun or shade locations, this rare variety has amazing colorful foliage with a combination of red, pink, orange, yellow and green! Very rare form that we call "Watermelon".
Alternantheras are grown exclusively for their colorful foliage - usually rich purple to burgundy leaves. Spreading foliage mounds to 12-30" tall. Common names are all in reference to the often brilliantly colored leaves which provide foliage contrast to gardens and container plantings. Best foliage colors are developed in full sun. May also be grown indoors as a houseplant. Pinching stems or shearing will keep plants compact and bushy. This item is not certified for shipping to California.

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

2 plants in stock

$22.00

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