Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Habitat
Grassland
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Alternanthera
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
Chionodoxa
In German
Alternanthera
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
Alternanthera
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
Alternanthera
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
Alternanthera
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
glória da neve
In Polish
Alternanthera
chwała śniegu
In Latin
Alternanthera
glory of the snow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Alternanthera and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Glory of the Snow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alternanthera and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Alternanthera and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Alternanthera and Glory of the Snow
Care of Alternanthera and Glory of the Snow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Glory of the Snow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.