Iresine herbstii
Bloodleaf, Beefsteak Plant
Family: Amaranthaceae Amaranth
| Type | Annual, perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, specimen |
| Height | 12" to 5' / 30cm to 1.40m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Leaf color | Green, purple, variegated, yellow |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |