Alternanthera

Joy Weed

Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Cultivated varieties are a fast growing, compact plant ideal for borders or rockery. Attractive variegated foliage in shades of green and/or gold and often in red or bronze. Grow as a perennial or as a warm-season annual in cooler climates.

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plant Features

Full sun
Very little water
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Joy Weed

Latin name

Alternanthera

type

Flowering plant

family

Amaranthaceae

ph

6.0 - 7.7 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Joy Weed is 0.30meters x 0.30meters

0.30 M 0.30 M

Alternanthera

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

In the garden, plant out after the last frost in moist but well-drained soil in full sun which will produce the best leaf colour. Plants can also grow well although less colourful in partial shade. Compact container grown specimens can be planted out to good effect for formal mass planting much as the Victorians did in formal gardens. If growing in the greenhouse in cooler regions, grow in full light and water freely during the growing season. Water sparingly and keep in a well ventilated spot in winter.

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