Iresine herbstii 'Brilliantissima'
BLOOD LEAF, BEEFSTEAK PLANT
Amaranthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Iresine herbstii 'Acuminata', Iresine herbstii 'Formosa', Iresine herbstii 'Versicolor', Iresine herbstii 'Wallisii'

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Iresine herbstii 'Brilliantissima'
BLOOD LEAF, BEEFSTEAK PLANT
Amaranthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: crimson; variegated purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & contemporary designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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