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Alternanthera ficoidea 'Gold Threads'/Gold Threads Alternanthera
Low mound form with narrow leaves that are golden about 1/2 thier length
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Low mound form with narrow leaves that are golden about 1/2 thier length
Shear the plants to keep compact and mounding
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Scientific Name:
Alternanthera ficoidea 'Gold Threads'
Common Name:
Gold Threads Alternanthera
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
An upright, compact grower with fine, feather-like foliage is useful as a ground cover, in windowboxes, edging and for accent. Grown as and annual in most of the United States as it is not hardy in zones lower than 9. May be attacked by spider mites and fusarium wilt.