Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Alternanthera
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Alternanthera
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Alternanthera
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Alternanthera
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Alternanthera
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Alternanthera
Red aronii
In Latin
Alternanthera
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Aronia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Alternanthera and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alternanthera and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Alternanthera and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Alternanthera and Red Chokeberry
Care of Alternanthera and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.