Iresine Species, Bloodleaf, Brillantina, Linden's Bloodleaf

Iresinelindenii

Genus
Iresine (ir-es-EYE-nee)
Species
lindenii (lin-DEN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Achyranthes acuminata
Achyranthes lindenii
Iresine lindeni
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Carlsbad, California

Santa Ana, California

Sonoma, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Bellevue, Nebraska

Houston, Texas

La Porte, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Boca Raton, FL | August 2013 | positive

Great plant for south Florida! I have had one under a tree for a couple of years, and it has done great with no special attention except...Read More

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Theodore, AL | April 2012 | positive

Though its hardiness zones are listed as 10 - 15, I have had good luck with this plant, here in zone 8b.

It is stated to b...Read More

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 8b) | December 2008 | positive

I have it growing in almost total shade. It is protected under my rubber tree. I think that is what saved it when we had snow 5 days ago...Read More

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