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Alpharetta GA #172

Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby Portfolio Joseph's Coat

Name: Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby Portfolio Joseph\'s Coat
Brand: Portfolio
SKU: 1024727
Availability: outOfStock

Product Highlights

Exposure Full to Filtered

Growth Width Max 16 in.

Growth Height Max 12 in.

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 11b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 9a

Bloom Time Summer

Exposure Full to Filtered

Growth Width Max 16 in.

Growth Height Max 12 in.

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 11b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 9a

Bloom Time Summer

Description

Alternanthera dentata ‘Little Ruby’ is a compact, herbaceous perennial known for its rich burgundy‑purple foliage with ruby‑red undertones, forming neat mounded clusters ideal for edging, massing, containers, or borders. The foliage is the main ornamental feature, while its small white to greenish flowers are insignificant. Typically grown as an annual in cooler climates but evergreen in warmer zones, it thrives in humid, tropical to subtropical settings. This variety has earned recognition as a Texas Superstar, having performed exceptionally well in extension trial gardens across Texas.

Compact mounding habit that remains only about 8–12 inches tall and 14–16 inches wide
Striking foliage color, with burgundy‑purple leaves and ruby-red undersides that intensify in full sun
Low‑maintenance and tolerant, handles heat, humidity, drought once established, and performs well in various well‑drained soils

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Size

10 Count

Item

91981-1001PFO

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10 Count

Item

91981-1001PFO

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Price

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$43.823/Each

Retail Price

$43.823/Each

Description

Compact mounding habit that remains only about 8–12 inches tall and 14–16 inches wide
Striking foliage color, with burgundy‑purple leaves and ruby-red undersides that intensify in full sun
Low‑maintenance and tolerant, handles heat, humidity, drought once established, and performs well in various well‑drained soils

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Herbaceous

Annual

Alternanthera

dentata

Joseph's Coat, Upright Calico Plant

Registered

Zone 11b

Zone 9a

14 in.

16 in.

12 in.

14 in.

8 in.

Compact,Mounding,Spreading

Neutral (6.5 to 7.5)

Full to Filtered

Low to Moderate

Fast

Accent,Border,Edging,Mass Planting

Disease Resistant,Drought (Once Established),Heat,Humidity

Low

Summer

None

White to greenish (insignificant)

Summer

Achene

Yes

Clay,Loamy,Organic,Sandy,Well Drained

Joseph's Coat

'Little Ruby'

Container,Courtyards and Patios,Entryway,Hanging Basket

Contemporary Garden,Cottage Garden,Informal Garden,Tropical Garden

White Shades

Little Ruby

Portfolio

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