Alternanthera ficoidea 'True Yellow' ~ True Yellow Joseph's Coat

True Yellow Joseph's Coat is an erect evergreen annual grown for its brightly colored crinkled and cupped pointed that emerges chartreuse and matures yellow.  The inconspicuous white flower buttons are held in the leaf axils against the foliage.  Best color in full sun and rich, consistently moist well-drained soils in cooler regions; warmer regions do best with afternoon shade to prevent color bleaching.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in late summer.  Pinching stems or shearing will keep plants compact and bushy

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Hosta, Acorus

IMAGES: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-080103-1332-Alternanthera tenella-habit-Lowes Garden Center Kahului-Maui (24272664853), CC BY 3.0 US, (2) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-080103-1331-Alternanthera tenella-habit-Lowes Garden Center Kahului-Maui (24271402934), CC BY 3.0 US

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.