Purple Prince, also known as Alternanthera brasiliana or Brazilian Joyweed, is an herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. Perennial in zone 10-11, this plant flourishes in full or partial sun with moderate water. Dark purple foliage grows with a mounded, spreading habit 10-16" tall and 18-20" wide, bringing texture and color to containers and landscape borders. Disease-resistant and low-maintenance, Purple Prince is an excellent addition to the annual garden in cold regions or year-round tropical landscapes in warm areas. For a taller variety, plant Purple Knight.
Purple Prince Selling Tips
Sell Purple Prince 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.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Purple Prince, plant one rooted plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2, EC of 1.2-1.5 mS/cm, medium feed (175-225 ppm N), and temperatures of 65-75 daytime and 62-65 nighttime. This plant requires short days. This plant doesn't require pinching and doesn't typically need PGRs. It isn't prone to pests and is disease resistant.
Flowering
This plant is prized for its foliage.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
This plant isn't prone to pests.
Disease
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.
Planting Purple Prince Liners
Plant one liner per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Alternanthera Purple Prince Quick Reference Guide
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7-8 Weeks
Color
Purple
Habit
Compact, Mounding, Spreading
Height
10-16 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
62
Perennial Zone
10-11
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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Purple Prince, also known as Alternanthera brasiliana or Brazilian Joyweed, is an herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. Perennial in zone 10-11, this plant flourishes in full or partial sun with moderate water. Dark purple foliage grows with a mounded, spreading habit 10-16" tall and 18-20" wide, bringing texture and color to containers and landscape borders. Disease-resistant and low-maintenance, Purple Prince is an excellent addition to the annual garden in cold regions or year-round tropical landscapes in warm areas. For a taller variety, plant Purple Knight.
Purple Prince Selling Tips
Sell Purple Prince 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.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Purple Prince, plant one rooted plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2, EC of 1.2-1.5 mS/cm, medium feed (175-225 ppm N), and temperatures of 65-75 daytime and 62-65 nighttime. This plant requires short days. This plant doesn't require pinching and doesn't typically need PGRs. It isn't prone to pests and is disease resistant.
Flowering
This plant is prized for its foliage.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
This plant isn't prone to pests.
Disease
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.
Planting Purple Prince Liners
Plant one liner per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Alternanthera Purple Prince Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
7-8 Weeks
Color
Purple
Habit
Compact, Mounding, Spreading
Height
10-16 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
62
Perennial Zone
10-11
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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