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Acalypha Species, California Copperleaf

Acalyphacalifornica

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)

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Species

californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh)

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Synonym

Acalypha pringlei

Acalypha stokesiae

Ricinocarpus californicus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Westiwalker

Alhambra, CA | January 2015 | positive

I have several copper leaf plants that receive no water since they were established over 5 years ago. They are 3' tall x 5' wide and grow...Read More

smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Attractive plant with reddish-green leaves. Needs regular waterings until established, then is drought-tolerant. Flowers are red as are...Read More

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