Little Ruby Joseph's Coat is a compact erect evergreen annual grown for its pointed foliage that comes in shades of burgundy and purple. The inconspicuous pale flower buttons are held in the leaf axils that are nearly indistinguishable from the foliage. Best color in full sun and rich, consistently moist well-drained soils in cooler regions; warmer regions do best with afternoon shade to prevent color bleaching.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1 - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in late summer. Pinching stems or shearing will keep plants compact and bushy
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Hosta, Acorus
IMAGES: Meganesia, LittleRuby, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Meganesia, Dentatacontainers, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Meganesia, Dentatagarden, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
