| Description | A vigorus upright, spreading purple leaf foliage plant. |
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| Pronunciation | (al-ter-NAN-the-ra)(den-TA-ta) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| Sunlight | darkest foliage color in full sun but will grow in partial sun |
| Moisture | average to moist |
| Soil & Site | average to well drained |
| Temperature | heat tolerant |
| Flowers | Has never formed flowers during the outdoor growing season for me. When brought into a greenhouse it formed masses of small white globular flowers less than 1/2". |
| Leaves | leaves are dark purple on top and purple to light purple below |
| Dimensions | Reaches 16-20" tall by a spread of 2-3'. A vigorus grower forming an upright spreading plant. |
| Maintenance | occasional pinching to control height and spread. |
| Propagation | cuttings, seeds |
| Native Site | Species plant native to West Indies. |
| Author's Notes | I have found this to be a tough easy to grow plant and the color combines easily with other plants. |
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