Alternanthera
Alternanthera ficoidea
Alternanthera (Alternanthera ficoidea) is a low, mounding, tender perennial grown as an annual in the Willamette Valley, prized for dense, colorful foliage from deep red and purple to bronze and chartreuse and typically 6–12 in tall with a 12–18 in spread. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade after all danger of frost for best color, keep evenly moist, pinch back occasionally to maintain a compact habit, and use in beds, borders and containers for bold, long-season color.
Red Threads Alternanthera
Alternanthera ficoidea 'Red Threads'
Red Threads Alternanthera is an eye-catching annual prized for its fine, burgundy threadlike foliage that adds bold contrast in beds and containers. Alternanthera ficoidea 'Red Threads' holds a compact, mounded form through the season for reliable summer color. Plant in well-drained soil, keep evenly moist, and pinch back to encourage denser growth.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun to PM Shade |
| Flower Color | N/A |
| Foliage Type | N/A |
| Hardy To | 32°F |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth (H Annually) | 10-12IN |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
| Attracts | N/A |
| Uses | Decorative Foliage, Bedding, Containers, Mass Plantings, Small Gardens |
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SKU: 142444