Joseph's Coat 'Snow Carpet' (Alternanthera ficoidea 'Snow Carpet'): White-Variegated Ground Cover

'Snow Carpet' is a striking cultivar of Joseph's coat with green leaves heavily splashed and sectored in creamy white, forming a low, dense mat. It brightens shade gardens and containers with its luminous foliage.

Botanical Profile

• Family: Amaranthaceae
• Genus: Alternanthera
• Species: ficoidea
• Cultivar: 'Snow Carpet'

Features

Prostrate, mat-forming, 4–8 inches tall. Leaves are ovate, green with irregular white variegation. Inconspicuous flowers. Tropical (USDA zones 10–11); grown as annual elsewhere.

Culture

Part shade to full sun (best variegation in part shade). Moist, well-drained soil. Pinch to maintain density. Easy from cuttings.

Uses

Ground cover, edging, containers, hanging baskets, bedding. High contrast foliage.