Plum Dandy Alternanthera (Alternanthera 'Plum Dandy')
all-ter-NAN-ther-ah 'Plum Dandy'

Annual (usually grown as an annual near you)
Teaser Plummy purple foliage adds color to any planting.

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Cons

This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights Foliage Interest Heat Tolerant
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 10 - 16 inches tall. 12 - 20 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium -
Zones 10a - 11b (Usually hardy to 30° F)
Tags Annual, Full Sun, Medium, Partial Sun
Foliage Color

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Potential Substitutions
Strobilanthes dyerianus
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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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