Acalypha, Lance Copperleaf, Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat, Irish Petticoat 'Hoffmanii'

I bought my plants from our local horticulture school and they were labeled "Queens Petticoat - green". I planted 3 plants 2 years ago. ...Read More They have turned into an 8 foot tall screening hedge. When I prune it, I take the cuttings and either stick them in a pot or in the ground and they easily regenerate. People always comment on their beautiful leaves.

This attractive shrub always causes pleasant comments from someone visiting my back yard. It is close to 8 ft. tall, mostly because I ha...Read Moreven't been able to prune it. The curled leaves with the white edges look just like an Irish Lass dancing the jig.