PRONOUNCED:
al-ter-NANTH-ur-uh
den-TAY-tuh
COMMON:
Calico plant, Indoor clover.
LIGHT:
Full sun
HEIGHT:
1 ft. - 2 ft.
COLORS:
Foliage: Purple, red or green, and in various
combinations.
COMMENTS:
A tropical perennial, easy to grow, and despite the
common name, it is used for contrast color in the
flowerbed. Also interesting in large containers
where its vigorous growth will not overpower the
other plants. Prefers a moist, well-drained, low
fertile soil.
A. 'Purple Knight' is shown, a 2003 'Simply
Beautiful' introduction.