Family: Amaranthaceae

Scientific Name: Iresine herbstii Beefsteak

Common Name: Beefsteak

DescriptionAn Iresine with intense red foliage.
Pronunciation(eh-ri-SEE-nay)(herb-sti-ee)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennial Tender
Sunlightfull to partial sun
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
Growing Mediaaverage patio
Flowerscreamy white in small panicles, grown for its foliage and not the flowers
Leavesintense red, heart shaped to nearly circular with a notched apex (base)
Stemsred colored
DimensionsI have had 3 1/2" potted plants reach about 12" by 12" in one growing season.
Propagationcuttings
Native SiteNative to Brazil.
Notes & ReferenceA great plant to use in patio pots by themselves or in combinations.
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