| Sold in Liners of 288 Sold as 250 | |
| Price Per Plug: | 33.2¢ |
| Total Per Tray: | $83.00 |
Purple Knight, also known as Alternanthera dentata, Joseph's Coat, and Joyweed, is an herbaceous perennial native to the West Indies and Brazil. Perennial in zone 9-11, this plant flourishes in full or partial sun with moderate water. Dark purple foliage has an upright, mounded habit 18-36" tall and wide, bringing texture and color to containers and landscape borders. Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance, PurpleKnight is an excellent addition to the annual garden in cold regions or year-round tropical landscapes in warm areas. For a more compact variety, plant Purple Prince.
Sell Purple Knight to customers looking for low-maintenance foliage for containers or landscape borders. This plant flourishes in full or partial sun, tolerates heat and weather, and resists disease. With moderate water, attractive purple foliage brings texture and contrast to mixed containers and borders. Create stunning combinations by growing this plant alongside Petunia, Coleus, Cordyline, and Plectranthus.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-14" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Foliage is darkest in full sun.
2. Water once a week or more often in drought.
3. Remove plants after frost or overwinter small containers indoors outside of zone 10.
For best results with Purple Knight, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or two to three per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-5.8, EC of 0.6-0.9 mS/cm (2:1), high feed (200-300 ppm N), and average daily temperatures of 65-72 degrees. This plant doesn't require pinching but pinching will increase branching and can be used for shaping. It may need PGRs in small containers and responds to Bonzi or Sumagic. It isn't prone to pests or disease.
This plant is prized for its foliage.
Pinch to shape and increase branching but pinching isn't required.
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
This plant doesn't typically require PGRs but may need height control in small containers. Use Bonzi or Sumagic according to the label instructions.
This plant isn't prone to pests.
Alternanthera isn't prone to disease. Always take the following precautions in your greenhouse.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
2. Provide good airflow.
3. Space containers so sunlight can reach the soil level of each plant.
Plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container or two to three per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot centered or evenly spaced in the container.
| 4 Inch crop time | 4-6 Weeks |
|---|---|
| 10 Inch crop time | 10-12 Weeks |
| Color | Purple |
| Habit | Mounding, Upright |
| Height | 18-36 Inches |
| Light | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 60 |
| Perennial Zone | 9-11 |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Patented Plant | No |
| 10-07-2024 (Week 41) | 0 |
|---|---|
| 10-14-2024 (Week 42) | 0 |
| 10-21-2024 (Week 43) | 0 |
| 10-28-2024 (Week 44) | 0 |
| 11-04-2024 (Week 45) | 0 |
| 11-11-2024 (Week 46) | 0 |
| 11-18-2024 (Week 47) | 0 |
| 11-25-2024 (Week 48) | 0 |
| 12-02-2024 (Week 49) | 0 |
| 12-09-2024 (Week 50) | 0 |
| 12-16-2024 (Week 51) | 0 |
| 12-23-2024 (Week 52) | 0 |
| 12-30-2024 (Week 01) | 0 |
| 01-06-2025 (Week 02) | 0 |
| 01-13-2025 (Week 03) | 0 |
| 01-20-2025 (Week 04) | 0 |
| 01-27-2025 (Week 05) | 0 |
| 02-03-2025 (Week 06) | 0 |
| 02-10-2025 (Week 07) | 0 |
| 02-17-2025 (Week 08) | 0 |
| 02-24-2025 (Week 09) | 0 |
| 03-03-2025 (Week 10) | 0 |
| 03-10-2025 (Week 11) | 0 |
| 03-17-2025 (Week 12) | 0 |
| 03-24-2025 (Week 13) | 0 |
| 03-31-2025 (Week 14) | 0 |
| 04-07-2025 (Week 15) | 0 |
| 04-14-2025 (Week 16) | 0 |
| 04-21-2025 (Week 17) | 0 |
| 04-28-2025 (Week 18) | 0 |
| 05-05-2025 (Week 19) | 0 |
| 05-12-2025 (Week 20) | 0 |
| 05-19-2025 (Week 21) | 0 |
| 05-26-2025 (Week 22) | 0 |
| 06-02-2025 (Week 23) | 0 |
| 06-09-2025 (Week 24) | 0 |
| 06-16-2025 (Week 25) | 0 |
| 06-23-2025 (Week 26) | 0 |
| 06-30-2025 (Week 27) | 0 |
Purple Knight, also known as Alternanthera dentata, Joseph's Coat, and Joyweed, is an herbaceous perennial native to the West Indies and Brazil. Perennial in zone 9-11, this plant flourishes in full or partial sun with moderate water. Dark purple foliage has an upright, mounded habit 18-36" tall and wide, bringing texture and color to containers and landscape borders. Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance, PurpleKnight is an excellent addition to the annual garden in cold regions or year-round tropical landscapes in warm areas. For a more compact variety, plant Purple Prince.
Sell Purple Knight to customers looking for low-maintenance foliage for containers or landscape borders. This plant flourishes in full or partial sun, tolerates heat and weather, and resists disease. With moderate water, attractive purple foliage brings texture and contrast to mixed containers and borders. Create stunning combinations by growing this plant alongside Petunia, Coleus, Cordyline, and Plectranthus.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-14" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Foliage is darkest in full sun.
2. Water once a week or more often in drought.
3. Remove plants after frost or overwinter small containers indoors outside of zone 10.
For best results with Purple Knight, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or two to three per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-5.8, EC of 0.6-0.9 mS/cm (2:1), high feed (200-300 ppm N), and average daily temperatures of 65-72 degrees. This plant doesn't require pinching but pinching will increase branching and can be used for shaping. It may need PGRs in small containers and responds to Bonzi or Sumagic. It isn't prone to pests or disease.
This plant is prized for its foliage.
Pinch to shape and increase branching but pinching isn't required.
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
This plant doesn't typically require PGRs but may need height control in small containers. Use Bonzi or Sumagic according to the label instructions.
This plant isn't prone to pests.
Alternanthera isn't prone to disease. Always take the following precautions in your greenhouse.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
2. Provide good airflow.
3. Space containers so sunlight can reach the soil level of each plant.
Plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container or two to three per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot centered or evenly spaced in the container.
| 4 Inch crop time | 4-6 Weeks |
|---|---|
| 10 Inch crop time | 10-12 Weeks |
| Color | Purple |
| Habit | Mounding, Upright |
| Height | 18-36 Inches |
| Light | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 60 |
| Perennial Zone | 9-11 |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Patented Plant | No |