Description
painted blood leaf red, iresine red
Common Name: Herbst’s bloodleaf
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native Range: Brazil
Zone: 10 to 12
Iresine herbstii, commonly called bloodleaf or beefsteak plant. is native to Brazil. It is noted for its ornamental foliage. This is a short-lived perennial that is often grown as an annual. In its native habitat, it may grow to 5’ tall with spread to 3’ wide. Potted indoor plants grow much smaller, typically being pruned to 12-18” tall. Red stems and oval purple-red leaves (to 4” long) with notched tips and light red veins. Requires sun exposure for best foliage color. Inconspicuous greenish-white flowers. Rarely blooms in cultivation.
Genus name comes from the Greek word eiresione meaning a branch or wreath wrapped with wool in probable reference to the woolly flowers.
‘Brilliantissima’ features purplish-red leaves with pink veins. ‘Aureoreticulata’ features green leaves with yellow veins.
Genus name comes from the Greek word eiresione meaning a branch or wreath wrapped with wool in probable reference to the woolly flowers.
‘Brilliantissima’ features purplish-red leaves with pink veins. ‘Aureoreticulata’ features green leaves with yellow veins.
Height: 2.00 to 5.00 feet
Spread: 1.00 to 3.00 feet
Bloom Time: Flowers not showy
Bloom Description: Greenish-white
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Annual, Rain Garden
Flower: Insignificant
Leaf: Colorful, Evergreen
Tolerate: Wet Soil
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