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Alternanthera Seeds - Purple Knight
10 Seeds
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4.99
20 Seeds
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8.99
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
7 - 10
HEIGHT
16 - 20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.6 to 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
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Alternanthera (Alternanthera Purple Knight) - Alternanthera Purple Knight has some of the darkest foliage available in any plant species. The foliage actually gets darker and more beautiful the hotter it gets! This heat loving annual is easily established from Alternanthera seeds.
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TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
3 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Outsidepride Purple Knight Alternanthera Seeds (Alternanthera brasiliana) bring vibrant, deep purple foliage to your garden. This heat-tolerant annual flourishes in USDA Zones 7-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. Growing 16-20 inches tall with a spread of up to 3 feet, it adds stunning color to outdoor flowering plants, containers, and garden beds. The unique purple foliage offers beautiful contrast against other plants. Available in two sizes: 10 or 20 seeds per packet. Perfect for creating a standout garden.
Rich Purple Foliage
Our Alternanthera plant gets its stunning purple foliage from anthocyanins, pigments that become more vibrant in response to heat and sunlight. This unique coloration not only adds beauty but also helps the plant thrive in warm conditions, making it an exciting choice for outdoor plants.
Fast-Growing
Our Purple Knight plant grows rapidly due to its strong heat tolerance and quick root establishment. Thriving in full sun, it quickly spreads to form lush, vibrant ground cover, making it the perfect choice for plants for outside and quickly enhancing your garden with beauty and color.
Suitable Choice for Containers
Our seed is a great choice for containers due to its compact growth and vibrant purple foliage. As a heat-loving annual flower, it thrives in pots, providing vibrant color all season long. Its fast establishment and stunning appearance make it a perfect addition to any container garden.
Enhances Garden Texture and Depth
Our plant adds incredible texture and depth to your garden with its striking purple foliage. The vibrant color and unique leaf shape provide a rich contrast, creating layers of visual interest. It’s perfect for complementing annual flowers and other plants in your landscape.
Our Purple Knight plant adds a breathtaking splash of royal purple to your landscape, thanks to anthocyanins that intensify with heat and sunlight. This beautiful annual grows in USDA Zones 7-10 and reaches 16-20 inches in height. With a summer bloom season and white blooms, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Its vibrant purple foliage creates a striking contrast, making it a standout feature in any garden or outdoor space, perfect for adding color and texture throughout the season.
Our plant captivates with its rich maroon foliage, a result of anthocyanins—pigments that intensify with heat and sunlight. This deep, regal color creates a dramatic contrast in garden beds, making it a perfect complement to summer flowers or wildflower seeds. Its striking hue adds remarkable depth, texture, and elegance, transforming any garden into a vibrant, eye-catching masterpiece. This unique foliage serves as both a bold focal point and a sophisticated backdrop in your outdoor space.
Our Alternanthera seed features stunning, saturated purple shades that make a bold statement in any garden. Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring after the last frost or in late fall. Use 3-4 seeds per square inch for even coverage. Surface sow the seeds and press them firmly into the soil, ensuring light exposure to support germination. Keep the soil consistently moist without making it waterlogged during germination and active growth. Fertilize lightly once during the growing season to encourage healthy growth and vibrant color.
Alternanthera (Alternanthera Purple Knight) - Alternanthera Purple Knight has some of the darkest foliage available in any plant species. The foliage actually gets darker and more beautiful the hotter it gets! This heat loving annual is easily established from Alternanthera seeds.
Common Questions
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What are some different ways to use this plant in my landscape?
A
These beautiful vibrant plants are wonderful additions to beds, borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, aquatic gardens and beautiful in containers.
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What are some good companion plants?
A
Great companion plants include begonia, impatiens balsamina, petunia or coleus.
Q
Are these plants toxic?
A
No these are not toxic to humans or animals.
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