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Iresine herbstii 'Aureoreticulata'

 
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Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Iresine (ir-es-EYE-nee) (Info)
Species: herbstii (HAIRBS-tee-eye) (Info)
Cultivar: Aureoreticulata

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Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Variegated
Chartreuse/Yellow
Burgundy
Veined

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive poppysue On Jan 25, 2003, poppysue from Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) wrote:

'Aureoreticulata' has mid-green leaves with yellow veining and striking red stems. It's gorgeous in mass plantings.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bessemer, Alabama
Irvington, Alabama
Williams, California
Atlanta, Georgia
Snellville, Georgia
Livermore, Kentucky
Clinton, Mississippi
Raleigh, North Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Beaumont, Texas
Weslaco, Texas
Falls Church, Virginia



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