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BOTANICAL: Alternanthera dentata

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.

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