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Alternanthera

Alternanthera

6 cultivars

Alternanthera, commonly known as Joseph’s Coat or Joyweed, is a versatile genus of low-growing, mounding, and trailing herbaceous plants celebrated for its spectacular, vividly colored foliage. Rather than relying on seasonal blooms, these vigorous growers provide continuous, season-long visual interest with striking leaves that span brilliant reds, deep burgundies, hot pinks, snowy whites, and luminous chartreuse yellows. In their mature form, they create dense, bushy mats or beautifully cascading habits that respond exceptionally well to shearing and shaping. Their adaptability makes them a highly valued staple for vibrant landscape borders, intricate bedding designs, and mixed patio containers. Thriving in warm, sunny environments where their foliage colors often intensify, Alternanthera varieties are a durable, fast-growing choice for injecting dramatic, reliable texture and color into both tropical gardens and summer-long temperate landscapes.