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Contributes such a unique color to the flower bed. Fills in a space nicely. My only criticism is that it is the first to wilt when it goes more than two days without water, but bounces back quickly once watered. Looks nice paired with chartreuse foliage, pink or orange flowers, and red or bronze coleus.
Purple Knight Alternanthera dentata
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 16" - 20"
Spread: 18" - 3'
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Details
Features
Colorful foliage.
Foliage InterestHeat TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:16 - 20 InchesSpacing:18 - 36 InchesSpread:18 - 36 InchesFoliage Colors:PurpleFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:mottled red and purpleHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Containers and landscapes.
Maintenance Notes:Easy Care.
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2 Reviews
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town gardener, Colorado, United States, 3 years ago
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This was my first time for alternanthera I have the purple Leaf and it did great during the North Texas summer. I had it in my yard in a container but it was to hot and had to be watered twice a day. I moved it closer to the patio where it wasn't in the direct heat and it did much better. This will be a regular in my garden its stunning...
Delores Chambers, Texas, United States, 3 years ago
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