Blood Leaf

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Beautiful, deep purple foliage makes a stunning accent in mixed containers, hanging baskets and at garden's edge. Try pairing it with bold, contrasting textures and colors for a dramatic effect.

Companion Plants

Angelonia

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Angelonia

Valued for its heat and drought tolerance, this tropical perennial bears an abundance of charming flowers that makes a colorful display in landscape beds, combination pots or window boxes. Prefers moist, well-drained fertile soil.

Lantana

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Lantana

Vibrant flower clusters attract butterflies. Striking in gardens and containers, where plants can easily be trimmed to shape. Excellent drought and heat tolerance, and resistant to deer browsing. Vigorous where hardy; may be wintered indoors where not hardy. Prune lightly in mid- to late spring.

Zinnia

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Zinnia

A favorite from Grandma's garden. This popular annual features brightly colored flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. An outstanding cut flower. Frequent cutting for bouquets promotes reblooming.

Details

Common name

Blood Leaf

Botanical name

Iresine

Variety

Purple Lady

Zone

Grow as an annual.

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Bloom color

Purple

Bloom time

No Bloom

Light

sun

Height

24-36" (61-91 cm)

Habit

trailing

Water

2-3 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

pinch back for fuller appearance