Family: Amaranthaceae
Scientific Name: Iresine herbsti Purple Lady
Common Name: Purple Lady Iresine
| Description | A low growing plant used as a ground cover or a spiller and filler in pots and baskets. |
| Pronunciation | (er-ee-SEE-nay) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Sunlight | listed as full to partial shade, I grow it full sun east exposure, does very good |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | frost tender |
| Flowers | insignificant |
| Leaves | dark burgundy leaves red stems |
| Dimensions | 2-3 tall, spreads or hangs over 2 feet |
| Maintenance | trim to shape |
| Propagation | rather easy from cuttings |
| Author's Notes | I like to use this in containers with other plants. The stems will work their way through, in and around the plant. The color is easy to use. |
| Notes & Reference | #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud) |
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