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Acalypha monostachya

 
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Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh) (Info)
Species: monostachya (mon-oh-STAK-ee-uh) (Info)

Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials

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

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Red
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
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Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral frostweed On Aug 23, 2006, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Acalypha monostachya is Endemic to Texas.

Neutral smiln32 On Nov 11, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

This plant is a groundcover with adorable whispy deep red flowers. The catkinds are also reddish in color and put on a lovely display of their own. Very pretty plant. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it's drought-tolerant.



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