Annual – Joseph’s Coat

Joseph’s coat 

Botanical name: alternanthera ficoidea 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 1 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 10-11

Foliage color: red, brown, yellow, green, orange 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: groundcover, borders, container plant, shade garden 

Special features: pet-friendly, heat-tolerant, variegated foliage 

Light needs: 2-4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : optional application of a slow-release fertilizer at the time of planting 

Best time to plant: spring, summer

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: begonias, caladium, elephant ears, canna lily, clematis 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no