Iresine, Beefsteak Plant, Bloodleaf, Chicken Gizzard 'Brilliantissima'

Iresineherbstii

Genus
Iresine (ir-es-EYE-nee)
Species
herbstii (HAIRBS-tee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

San Marino, California

Bonita Springs, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Wichita, Kansas

Freehold, New Jersey

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Collierville, Tennessee

Johnson City, Texas

Fairfax, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
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| January 2014 | positive

Roots quickly, sat in a pot in the garden bed and it sent out 30cm roots from all 4 holes in a month. Transplanted it to the ground roug...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2008 | neutral

not really sure how this variety of Iresine differs from other red-pink-leaved varieties, but perhaps this is a taller one? I the label ...Read More

M
Fairfax, VA (Zone 7a) | September 2006 | positive

A great plant for those of us who can not tell when to water. If the plant needs water the leaves start to droop and if not watered with...Read More

S
Freehold, NJ | July 2005 | positive

Very beautiful dark pinkish-purpleish-red foliage. Thrives in my shady north-facing windowbox that gets only 2 hours of sun per day in th...Read More

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