Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby is a compact richly-coloured ground cover bearing clusters of small cream flowers. Little Ruby is a glorious sight in the garden with purple-burgundy foliage that glows deep red when backlit by sunlight. Plant in groups as a mass display of year-round leaf colour. Ideal for underplanting and highly suitable for pots.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to partly shaded position. Needs a frost-free position in cooler climates. Thrives in humid conditions.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 0.90m