Family: Amaranthaceae
Scientific Name: Iresine herbsti Purple Lady
Common Name: Purple Lady Iresine
Description | A low growing plant used as a ground cover or a spiller and filler in pots and baskets. |
Pronunciation | (er-ee-SEE-nay) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
Sunlight | listed as full to partial shade, I grow it full sun east exposure, does very good |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | frost tender |
Flowers | insignificant |
Leaves | dark burgundy leaves red stems |
Dimensions | 2-3 tall, spreads or hangs over 2 feet |
Maintenance | trim to shape |
Propagation | rather easy from cuttings |
Author's Notes | I like to use this in containers with other plants. The stems will work their way through, in and around the plant. The color is easy to use. |
Notes & Reference | #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud) |
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