Alternanthera Yellow Plant Plug (Alternanthera ficoidea) – A low-growing groundcover with vibrant golden-yellow foliage. Perfect for borders, baskets, and container accents. Loves heat and sun—adds instant brightness to any display.
Bring a splash of sunshine to your garden with Alternanthera Yellow, a vibrant, low-growing groundcover celebrated for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage. This tropical stunner thrives in full sun and high heat, making it a standout performer in warm-season beds, borders, baskets, and containers. Its compact habit and intense color contrast beautifully with darker-leaved plants—perfect for designing eye-catching edges and patterns.
Why You’ll Love It:
💛 Vibrant Foliage – Bright golden leaves that light up any planting space
🔥 Heat-Tolerant – Loves full sun and summer heat
🌿 Low & Compact – Grows densely and stays tidy—ideal for borders and mass planting
🌼 Design-Friendly – Great for contrast planting, edging, and container designs
🪴 Versatile Usage – Looks stunning in hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed pots
Quick Growing Info:
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
📏 Mature Height: 6–12 inches
📐 Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
🌿 Growth Habit: Spreading, mat-forming
🌱 Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in cold zones)
🗓️ Best Time to Plant: After last frost
Growing Tips:
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Plant in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight
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Water regularly to establish, then moderately as it’s low-maintenance
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Pinch back occasionally to maintain shape and fullness
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Works well as a vibrant contrast against purples, reds, or deep greens
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Can be brought indoors as a houseplant in colder months
Perfect For:
🏡 Garden borders & edgework
🧺 Hanging baskets & window boxes
🪴 Mixed containers and color bowls
🎨 Pattern gardening and foliage contrast
🌞 Sun-drenched patios & hot-climate landscapes
💫 Brighten Your Beds with Bold Yellow Texture.
Whether you’re crafting a modern container garden or lining your walkway with golden glow, Alternanthera Yellow adds cheerful color and effortless beauty to any space.
👉 Plug in the color—let your garden shine. 🌟🌿