Alternanthera ficoidea 'Mai Tai' ~ Mai Tai Joseph's Coat 25ft-spread Even the turkey-foot shaped seed
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Description
Even the turkey-foot shaped seed heads of Red October Big Bluestem are shades of red
IMAGE: Photo by David J
These flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators
IMAGES: Photo by Jim
The small fragrant funnel-shaped flowers are vibrant indigo purple with deeper violet stripes and bloom from spring until frost
Alternanthera ficoidea 'Mai Tai' ~ Mai Tai Joseph's Coat 25ft-spread Even the turkey-foot shaped seedMai Tai Joseph's Coat is an erect evergreen annual grown for its pointed foliage that emerges buttery yellow before turning green with white markings and burgundy tints. The inconspicuous pale flower buttons are held in the leaf axils that are nearly indistinguishable from the foliage. Best color in full sun and rich, consistently moist well drained soils in cooler regions; warmer regions do best with afternoon shade to prevent color bleaching. Type: