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Acalyphavirginica

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Species
virginica (vir-JIN-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Acalypha brevipes
Acalypha caroliniana
Acalypha crenulata
Acalypha echinata
Acalypha virginea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Independence, Missouri

Arlington, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Independence, MO | September 2009 | neutral

I rated this as a neutral primarily because of limited experience with the plant. I found it in my wildflower area in late September. Evi...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | neutral

Acalypha virginica is Native to Texas and other States.

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