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

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Species: wilkesiana (wilk-see-AY-nuh)
Cultivar: Godseffiana

Synonym:Acalypha wilkesiana var. godseffiana

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

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