Purple Prince Alternanthera (1 Gallon)

Add rich, dramatic color to the garden with Purple Prince Alternanthera, a beautiful warm-season foliage plant prized for its deep burgundy-purple leaves. Its low, spreading habit makes it a wonderful choice for garden borders, containers, mixed planters, and mass plantings where you want dependable color without relying on blooms.

Plant History

Alternanthera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and has long been grown as an ornamental for its colorful foliage. ‘Purple Prince’ is especially loved for its compact growth and striking purple tones.

Meaning & Garden Charm

With its bold, colorful foliage and vigorous growth, Purple Prince brings a feeling of vitality, warmth, and abundance to the garden. It’s an easy way to give porches, patios, and flower beds a polished, welcoming look.

Mature Size

• Height: Approximately 10–16 inches
• Spread: Approximately 18–20 inches
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding to spreading

Light Requirements

For the richest purple coloring, plant in full sun to partial sun. More sunlight generally encourages deeper foliage color.

Bloom Time

Purple Prince is grown primarily for its beautiful foliage rather than its flowers. Small, inconspicuous blooms may appear during the growing season.

Growing Zone

Typically grown as a warm-season annual, although it may behave as a tender perennial in frost-free tropical climates.

Care Instructions

• Water: Water regularly while becoming established. Once established, keep moderately moist without allowing the soil to remain waterlogged.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
• Fertilizing: Feed periodically during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer, especially when grown in containers.
• Pruning: Pinch or lightly trim as needed to encourage a dense, full shape.
• Heat: Performs beautifully during warm weather and makes an excellent addition to summer plantings.

Complimentary Plants

Pair Purple Prince Alternanthera with Lantana, Angelonia, Salvia, Coleus, Sweet Potato Vine, Caladiums, Pentas, or ornamental grasses. Its deep purple foliage creates a gorgeous contrast against bright greens, whites, pinks, and golden-yellow flowers.

Perfect For: Containers • Garden Borders • Mixed Planters • Landscape Beds • Porch & Patio Pots

With its rich purple foliage and easygoing garden style, Purple Prince Alternanthera is a lovely way to add lasting color and texture to the spaces where family and friends gather.