Family Amaranthaceae
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Alternanthera dentata
This is an excellent sultry-leaved foliage plant, which contrasts well with any flower colour. -
Amaranthus caudatus
This is a tall and unusual annual which flowers all summer and autumn. -
Amaranthus cruentus
This is a tall summer annual with dark leaves. -
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra
A tall relative of the spinach, this is a decorative plant in the summer garden. -
Iresine herbstii
These spectacular foliage plants do well in Sydney and provide scope for many colour schemes.