Alternanthera Plants

Alternanthera Plants are grown for their long, pointed, brilliantly colored foliage. Alternanthera habit is neat and compact.


When planting Alternanthera, pronounced all-ter-NAN-ther-ah, commonly called Calico plant, Joseph's Coat or Joyweed, space them four inches apart for a carpeted effect and twelve inches apart for normal spacing. Pinching will keep the alternanthera plant bushy. For detailed growing instructions, read our article How to Grow Alternanthera.


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Burgundy Thread Alternanthera Plant

Price $4.80

The ‘Burgundy Thread’ Alternanthera Plant forms a tidy 8 to 14-inch ball of wispy burgundy leaves, sometimes shot through with shades of deep rose. Burgundy Thread Joyweed makes an exceptional border plant, contrasting beautifully with lighter colored foliage and will work well in those moist areas of your yard. This Joyweed will tolerate the shade well, though the very best coloring will occur in full sun.

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Party Time Alternanthera Plant

Price $5.00

The 'Party Time' Alternanthera Plant features bright, colorful foliage which makes it a show-stopper in any garden or container. This upright, mounded, multicolored plant definitely deserves its nickname, Joseph's Coat or Joyweed, both of which more than adequately describe the joyful coloration. Party Time Joyweed thrives in the heat and will stay lush all summer long; no need to prune this one. Party Time Joseph's Coat is also a shade-lover and should not receive more than 3 hours of full sun per day.

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Raspberry Rum Alternanthera Plant

Price $5.00

The 'Raspberry Rum' Alternanthera Plant looks as yummy as it sounds. The joyful Joyweed foliage is chocolaty-purply-burgundy with striking red raspberry marbling. Full sun will bring out more of the raspberry color while growing in shaded areas will result in deeper coloration on this raspberry decorated Joseph's Coat. This Proven Winners® Selection is truly delicious!