Alternanthera dentata 'Rubiginosa'
Joseph's Coat, False Globe Amaranth, Blood Leaf, Calico Plant, Indoor Clover, Copperleaf, Joy Weed, Parrot Leaf
Family: Amaranthaceae Amaranth
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 10B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Early Spring, Late Winter |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, ground cover, massing |
| Height | 7" to 17" / 20cm to 45cm |
| Spread | 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Purple |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |