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Acalypha Species, Round Copperleaf

Acalyphamonostachya

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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

monostachya (mon-oh-STAK-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Acalypha depressa

Acalypha hederacea

Ricinocarpus hederaceus

Ricinocarpus monostachyus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Acalypha Species, Round Copperleaf

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