My dd bought a Copper Plant and I can't remember what it looks like for nothin'. lol I think it's an annual for us here in zone 8b. Can somebody post a pic or tell me what it looks like. Please!
Lin
Copper Plant
There are several different types of Acalypha wilkesiana. Here are some that are in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/adv_search.php?searcher%5Bcommon%5D=&searcher%5Bfamily%5D=&searcher%5Bgenus%5D=Acalypha&searcher%5Bspecies%5D=wilkesiana&searcher%5Bcultivar%5D=&searcher%5Bhybridizer%5D=&search_prefs%5Bsort_by%5D=genus&images_prefs=both&Search=Search
This is the most common one:
http://tytyga.com/perennials/tropicals/pg2.htm
http://www.hydrotip.de/datenbank/gross/IMGP3229_Acalypha-wilkesian.jpg
http://www.zwkf.net/upfile/200412/200412838014999.jpg
They are beautiful plants, are easy to grow and do not require much care. They are annuals zone 8b. They grow quite large. The foliage changes color as the plant matures and the amount of light the plant receives.
Thank you! It is a beautiful plant. So many pretty colors. I don't have one right now but plan to get one.
Lin
I have two different types of copper plants. One is Louisiana Red and I'll attach a pic. Mine have both overwintered in the ground here in zone 9a. They did get some frost damage, but I just trimmed them back and they came back gangbusters.
Here's the pic of the other copper plant. I love these, but I don't know the particular cultivar. I can find out this weekend if you need the specifics, just let me know.
They are so beautiful! I would love to know what cultivar they are.