Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’ – Pack of 2 Starter Plants (4-6 Inches Tall) – Ruby-Purple Foliage – Ideal for Borders, Patios, and Indoor Décor

What You Will Receive – Two (2) healthy live Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’ plants (also called Little Ruby Alternanthera or Ruby Leaf Alternanthera), each 4–6 inches tall, shipped ready to thrive in your garden or containers.

Vibrant Ruby-Purple Color – Adds an instant pop of deep ruby and purple foliage, providing rich contrast against green plants and flowers for a designer-quality landscape look.

Versatile Growing Options – Perfect as a low-maintenance groundcover, border edging, hanging basket filler, or indoor accent plant. Thrives equally well in containers or garden beds.

Long-Lasting Seasonal Appeal – Retains vivid foliage color for extended periods, making it a reliable choice for year-round visual interest in warmer climates.

Beginner-Friendly Care – Drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and easy to maintain, making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners or those new to landscaping.

Arrives Healthy & Ready to Plant – Shipped bare root in eco-friendly packaging to minimize waste and protect plants in transit. Images show mature plants; your starter plants will quickly fill out with proper care.

Special Features: Compact, Drought Tolerant, Extended Bloom Time (foliage interest), Low Maintenance, Pest Resistant

Main Color: Ruby/Purple foliage

Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours), Partial sun (4–6 hours)

Blooming Period: Year-round (for foliage interest)

Moisture Needs: Regular watering (drought-tolerant once established)

USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)

Mature Height: In containers: 10–12 in; In ground: 12–16 in

Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Silt soil

Transform your garden or patio into a rich tapestry of color with the Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’ – a compact, easy-care plant prized for its stunning ruby-purple foliage. Whether you’re refreshing a tired garden bed, defining borders, or adding a pop of color to a patio pot, this plant delivers bold beauty with minimal effort.

‘Little Ruby’ is the compact, more cold-tolerant cousin of the common Joseph’s Coat. It grows low to the ground, forming dense mounds of foliage that look lush and vibrant throughout the growing season. The deep ruby-purple leaves create an eye-catching contrast against green lawns, lighter flowers, or ornamental grasses.

In warm climates (USDA Zones 9–11), this plant is a perennial favorite. In cooler zones, it can be grown as a colorful annual or overwintered indoors. Mature plants reach about 12–16 inches tall in the ground and 10–12 inches in containers, making them perfect for edging paths, filling planters, or creating layered garden designs.

Growing ‘Little Ruby’ couldn’t be easier. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, prefers well-drained soil, and tolerates short dry periods once established. Water regularly during active growth to keep foliage at its most vibrant. In containers, use a quality potting mix and fertilize occasionally for best results.

Your order includes two live starter plants (4–6 inches tall), shipped bare root in eco-friendly packaging to ensure safe delivery and minimize environmental impact. These young plants will establish quickly, rewarding you with fuller foliage and rich color in just a few weeks.