Hairy Joyweed
Alternanthera halimifolia
- Native to:
- Aruba, Belize, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guyana, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Panamá, Peru, Suriname, United States, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © junior84 (iNaturalist #193451236)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Alternanthera
- Species:
- Alternanthera halimifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- ALFL5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, waterfowl
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily under warm conditions with consistent moisture; light enhances germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI