Acalypha Species, Field Copperleaf
Acalyphaaristata

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Species: aristata (a-ris-TAH-tuh)

Synonym:Acalypha arvensis

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting