Professional Growing Information We are on the gulf coast of Florida in 8b. I planted these last year and they flushed out beautifully. I was cleaning up the garden this year and they are coming back out of a short sleep! So these are more long lasting in our zone than an annual.
Plum Dandy™ Alternanthera hybrid
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Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 10" - 16"
Spread: 12" - 20"
Height: 25cm - 41cm
Spread: 30cm - 51cm
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10 - 16 Inches12 - 14 Inches12 - 20 Inches25cm - 41cm30cm - 36cm30cm - 51cm
Features
Plummy purple foliage adds color to any planting.
Award WinnerFoliage InterestHeat TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:10 - 16 Inches 25cm - 41cmSpacing:12 - 14 Inches 30cm - 36cmSpread:12 - 20 Inches 30cm - 51cmFoliage Colors:PurpleFoliage Shade:PurpleHabit:MoundedContainer 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:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Great in landscapes and containers.
Maintenance Notes:Plants may be pinched or sheared as needed to shape.
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5441321Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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Leslie Woodham, Florida, United States, 3 years ago
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I purchased a small piece from the markdown table last summer at a big box store not knowing what it was other than I liked the color of the leaves. I took cutting and brought it in over winter, Wow! Did it ever perform in my front window all winter. I again took cutting and potted them up for my summer pots and again nothing but wow. I have given cutting away and everyone loves them. The color is spectacuar and I like them better for posts than sweet potatoe vines now. The color is outstanding and easy to care for. A definate keeper,
Arlene Sperk, Ohio, United States, 5 years ago -
I have had a lot of success with this plant, it will let you know when the soil is dry the plant begins to wither up. it will truly bounce back when watered
Elonda L WARE, Illinois, United States, 6 years ago
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