Acalypha pendula

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Firetail Chenille Plant

Bright red bracts make up the showy part of the tubular masses of flowers on this tropical perennial. The spreading growth habit works well in hanging baskets, containers or planted directly into flower beds. Thrives in heat and humidity of summer.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Horizontal
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Red
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11