Sessile Joyweed

Alternanthera sessilis, Amaranthaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hedge HyssopGratiola officinalis

Pest Deterrent

Ovate False FiddleleafHydrolea ovata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Anchored Water HyacinthEichhornia azurea

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

One-flowered HydroleaHydrolea uniflora

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Alligator WeedAlternanthera philoxeroides

Congeneric Alternanthera species compete aggressively for aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlNutrient CyclingHeavy Metal AbsorptionGroundwater Protection

Edible Parts

LeavesYoung ShootsStems

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryLiver SupportDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Sessile Joyweed grow in?

Sessile Joyweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Sessile Joyweed?

Good companions for Sessile Joyweed include Hedge Hyssop, Ovate False Fiddleleaf, Anchored Water Hyacinth, One-flowered Hydrolea.

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