Alternanthera rosaefolia
Description
Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae. It is a widespread genus with most species occurring in the tropical Americas, and others in Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Taxonomy
Genus
Alternanthera
Little Ruby
Little Ruby is an alternanthera rosaefolia cultivar. A compact, spreading ground cover with burgundy-purple foliage and producing cream, pompom-like flowers in spring. Can be grown in full sun or part shade where soils are free-draining.
Rosaefolia
Rosaefolia is a cultivar of alternanthera.