Iresine, Beefsteak Plant, Bloodleaf, Chicken Gizzard 'Blazin' Rose'

Iresineherbstii

Genus
Iresine (ir-es-EYE-nee)
Species
herbstii (HAIRBS-tee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
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
Pink/Rose
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Alameda, California

San Leandro, California

West Hills, California

Port Charlotte, Florida

Dallas, Georgia

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Flower Mound, Texas

Houston, Texas

Katy, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Sand Springs (Tulsa), OK (Zone 7a) | September 2010 | positive

I absolutely LOVE this plant! ! ! I have it planted in a shaded garden in lousy clay soil. It has grown and leafed out so beautifully. ...Read More

J
Dallas, GA (Zone 7b) | September 2008 | positive

This plant has been root hardy in my zone 7b garden for 3 years. Mine gets better colors with more sun. It never seems to require extra ...Read More

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