Alternanthera Red

Joseph’s coat plants (Alternanthera spp.) are popular for their colorful foliage that includes several shades of burgundy, red, orange, yellow and lime green. Some species have single-or bi-colored leaves, while others have the entire rainbow of color in a single plant.ou can make a neat edging for your borders or walkways using Alternanthera. Joseph’s coat used as an edging stays dense if you run over the tops of the plants lightly with a string trimmer.Water the plants often enough to keep the soil from completely drying out. They generally don’t need additional fertilizer, but if they aren’t growing well, try giving them a shovelful of compost in summer. Cut them back if the mounds start to sprawl or spread open.