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Acalyphaphleoides

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)

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Synonym

Acalypha hirta

Acalypha lindheimeri

Acalypha pastoris

Acalypha rubra

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 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)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Blooms repeatedly

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | neutral

Acalypha phleoides is Native to Texas and other States.

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