Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’
Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’ is a compactcomma-sign low-growing plant known for its rich burgundy foliage that adds bold color and texture to any garden. With its densecomma-sign mounding habitcomma-sign it’s perfect for borderscomma-sign ground covercomma-sign or container planting. This heat-tolerant and hardy variety thrives in full sun to partial shadecomma-sign providing year-round interest in warm climates. Easy to grow and maintaincomma-sign Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’ is an excellent choice for adding contrast and depth to landscapes with its deep red-purple leaves.
Specs
Compact Burgundy Beauty for Bold Foliage Contrast
Alternanthera 'Little Ruby' is a low-growing tropical perennial loved for its rich burgundy leaves and neat, mounding form. It's a fantastic option for ground covers, borders or container gardens. The deep red foliage adds instant contrast and depth to landscape designs, and its heat tolerance makes it ideal for warm climates.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering (mainly for foliage)
Bloom Time: Spring
Growth Habit: Mounding and spreading
Mature Size: About 12 inches tall, spreads 14 to 16 inches
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65 to 95°F
Color: Deep burgundy foliage, small white flowers in spring
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers moist, well-drained soil
Bloom Size: Small and inconspicuous
Pet Friendly? Yes – safe for pets
Best Uses
Perfect for edging, filler planting or mixing with lighter-toned plants for contrast.
Pro-tip: Occasional pruning helps maintain its compact shape and encourages fuller growth.
Alternanthera 'Little Ruby' is a low-growing tropical perennial loved for its rich burgundy leaves and neat, mounding form. It's a fantastic option for ground covers, borders or container gardens. The deep red foliage adds instant contrast and depth to landscape designs, and its heat tolerance makes it ideal for warm climates.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering (mainly for foliage)
Bloom Time: Spring
Growth Habit: Mounding and spreading
Mature Size: About 12 inches tall, spreads 14 to 16 inches
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Thrives in 65 to 95°F
Color: Deep burgundy foliage, small white flowers in spring
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers moist, well-drained soil
Bloom Size: Small and inconspicuous
Pet Friendly? Yes – safe for pets
Best Uses
Perfect for edging, filler planting or mixing with lighter-toned plants for contrast.
Pro-tip: Occasional pruning helps maintain its compact shape and encourages fuller growth.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring Only
Growth Habit:
Mounding & Spreading
Mature Height:
SMALL (12 to 24 inches)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Heat Tolerant
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes