Acalypha hispida 'Summer Love'
Chenille Plant, Red Hot Cat's Tail, Foxtail, Philippine Medussa
Family: Euphorbiaceae Spurge
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Early Fall to Early |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, ground cover |
| Height | 6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |