Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Alternanthera (al-ter-NANTH-ur-uh) (Info)
Species: dentata (den-TAY-tuh) (Info)
Synonym:Gomphrena dentata
Synonym:Telanthera dentata
Synonym:Gomphrena brasiliensis
Synonym:Mogiphanes brasiliensis
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Category:
Annuals
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Variegated
Burgundy
Bronze-Green
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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