Acalypha spp.
Acalyphas are showy foliage plants with a dazzling array of leaf forms and colors. Tropical in nature, they perform equally well in moderate temperatures as an annual summer accent plant.
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Showy foliage |
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Great colors to add dramatic accents |
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Use as annual in temperate climates |
Height24-48 Inches
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Spread12-24 Inches
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Interesting NotesAcalypha 'Kona Gold' - Bright yellow foliage with green markings
Acalypha 'Macafeeana' - Copper-colored foliage on shorter, bushy plants
Acalypha 'Macrophylla' - Huge heart-shaped deep red, copper and bronze leaves
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Great Companions
Patrinia
(Patrinia scabiosifolia 'Nagoya')
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David Verity Cigar Plant
(Cuphea ignea 'David Verity')
Orange Punch Canna
(Canna 'Orange Punch')
Zahara Zinnia
(Zinnia ''Zahara'')
Coronado Hyssop
(Agastache aurantiaca 'Coronado Red')