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Joseph's Coat: Which One Do You Have? Identification Guide

"Joseph's Coat" names several plants. Most likely you have Alternanthera ficoidea—a tropical perennial grown as an annual in Atlanta. It forms 6–12 inch mounds, 12 inches wide, with colorful foliage.

Other Possibilities

Amaranthus tricolor: Tall annual grown from seed.
Rose 'Joseph's Coat': Climber with multicolor blooms.

Overwintering Alternanthera

Root 3-inch cuttings in damp sand on a sunny windowsill. Plant out after frost.

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