Alligator Weed (Alternanthera Philoxeroides) is a perennial herb in the Amaranthaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires very high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Alternanthera philoxeroides is a perennial, aquatic or semi-aquatic herb native to South America, known for its ability to form dense mats in water bodies and along shorelines.
Alligator Weed
Alternanthera Philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides is a perennial, aquatic or semi-aquatic herb native to South America, known for its ability to form dense mats in water bodies and along shorelines.
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