Acalypha wilkesiana 'Petticoat'

Copperleaf, Beefsteak Plant, Fire Dragon, Jacob's Coat, Match-me-if-you-can

Family: Euphorbiaceae Spurge


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green, pink, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage