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Alternanthera dentata 'Little Ruby'


Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Highly popular, low-maintenance ornamental plant
  • Vibrant, deep burgundy-purple leaves and bright ruby-red undersides
  • Compact, fast-growing habit
  • Works great as a ground cover or in containers
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Garden
Garden
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Hanging Basket
Hanging Basket
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in full to part sun as the sun intensifies its leaf color.  Too much shade can cause the plant to turn greener.  Plant in moist, well drained soil. Avoid waterlogged soil.  Pinch as needed to encourage a denser habit.  


Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 14-18 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 9-11
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Container
  • Edging
  • Low Maintenance
  • Hanging Basket
  • Mass Planting
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • No Deadheading

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Trailing
  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained