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Acalypha, Lance Copperleaf, Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat 'Godseffiana'

Acalyphawilkesiana

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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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Species

wilkesiana (wilk-see-AY-nuh)

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Synonym

Acalypha wilkesiana var. godseffiana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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bonrig

Saint Petersburg, FL (Zone 10a) | May 2005 | positive

I planted 3 of these last August and now have an entire hedge from cuttings taken from the original 3. They do quite well here in St. Pe...Read More

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Acalypha, Lance Copperleaf, Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat 'Godseffiana'

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