Alternanthera sessilis
SESSILE JOYWEED, SESSILE FLOWERED GLOBE AMARANTH
Amaranthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Flowers: pink-white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early autumn

Leaves: mid green
 
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Alternanthera sessilis
SESSILE JOYWEED, SESSILE FLOWERED GLOBE AMARANTH
Amaranthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink-white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early autumn

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush designs

Uses: mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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