Plants for a plant Zoo: Chicken Gizzard (Iresine herbstii)
Karen With stunning foliage, this short-lived tender perennial brightens up any garden or container with its burgundy red, hot pink, yellow or white leaves . A native of Central and northern…
Plant Profile: Chicken Gizzard Plant (Iresine herbstii)
Native to Central and northern South America, this short-lived tender perennial is also known as beefsteak plant, blood leaf and Joseph’s coat. It is a member of the Amaranth family,…
Plant Profile: Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera ficoidea)
Native to Mexico and South America, this herbaceous tender perennial is a member of the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, that also includes beets, spinach, celosia, and gomphrena. It grows 6-12″ tall…
Genus: Alternanthera For the Garden
Alternanthera is a genus of annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, that also includes beets, spinach, celosia, and gomphrena. The genus consists of up to…
The Language of Flowers: Amaranth (Amaranthus spp)
Amaranths are annuals or short term perennials and belong to the Amaranthaceae family that also includes spinach, celosia, and quinoa. Three species, love lie bleeding (A. caudatus), Joseph’s coat (A.…
Pink Variegated Plants for the Garden
Variegated plants are always desirable in the garden for the long term color they provide. They draw the eye and can be used to move the eye around the garden,…
Plant Profile: Joseph’s Coat (Amaranthus tricolor)
Amaranthus tricolor is not for the timid. Its very bright, perhaps gaudy, colors are sure to catch the eye and enliven any border. Frankly, I love it. Plant several tall…