Alternanthera dentata (LRU30) LITTLE RUBY™

Common Name:
Little Ruby™ Alternanthera

Description:
Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby™ is a compact, low-growing perennial with striking deep burgundy foliage that retains its rich colour throughout the year. This small, mounding plant thrives in Melbourne's climate, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, mass plantings, and container displays. It prefers full sun to part shade and performs best in well-drained, moist soil. Little Ruby™ is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance. In warmer months, small white flowers may appear, though the plant is primarily grown for its vibrant foliage.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–40 cm
• Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Small White Flowers (insignificant)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Perennial
• Low Maintenance
• Great for Mass Planting
• Frost Sensitive (may require protection in colder months)

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Lomandra
• Dianella
• Cordyline
• Salvia
• Ornamental Grasses

Note: Regular pruning helps maintain its compact form and encourages lush new growth.