Althernanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' 
(Calico Plant, Iresine, Joseph's Coat, Parrot Leaf)

Origin:  Native of South America 
Family:  Amaranthaceae
Light:  Sun-part shade
Height:  1.5-2'
Spacing:  1.5-2'
Blooms:  White, mid-Fall
Foliage:  Showy, variegated, herbaceous, smooth
Soil:  Well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Foliage, perennial bed, container, borders, Winter interest
Propagations:  Rootball divisions, stem cuttings

Comments:  Althernanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' or Calico Plant or Iresine or Joseph's Coat or Parrot Leaf is a tropical tender perennial with an upright growth habit.  It is a native of South America.  In mid-Fall, Althernanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' produces white blossoms.  The 2" long showy variegated foliage has a splash of shocking pink.  Calico Plant is easily propagated from stem cuttings or rootball divisions.  It thrives best in well-drained, acidic or alkaline soil in a sunny to part shade environment.  Iresine looks great in borders.  It can also be container cultivated.  Joseph's Coat is a superb foliage plant.  Parrot Leaf is really eye-catching and attracts a lot of attention.

USDA Zones:  8-11

JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardending descriptions of Althernanthera ficoidea 'Partytime'  (Calico Plant, Iresine, Joseph's Coat, Parrot  Leaf) growing in Jenny's Garden

Image of Althernanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' or Calico Plant or Iresine or Joseph's Coat or Parrot Leaf

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