Acalypha klavea

Chenille Plant

Family: Euphorbiaceae Spurge


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color n/a
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen
Height 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green, pink, purple, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage