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California Copper Leaf

Acalypha Californica

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Overview

The California Copper Leaf, Acalypha californica, is a native perennial shrub standing 1.5-3 ft tall. It sports green to rusty-red foliage with a unique textured appearance. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils. This shrub provides excellent ground cover and is a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping, attracting pollinators to Southern California gardens. Hardy to zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–11Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Arid, Subtropical
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — The California Copper Leaf, Acalypha californica, is a native perennial shrub standing 1.5-3 ft tall
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — This shrub provides excellent ground cover and is a low-maintenance choice for xeriscapingCalifornia Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — ground cover / perennial with red bloomsCalifornia Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — is a superb choice for adding a touch of the native Californian flora to your landscape designCalifornia Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — attracting pollinators to Southern California gardensCalifornia Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — which showcases an attractive olive-green hue with coppery overtonesCalifornia Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — making it well-suited to dry+32

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — The California Copper Leaf, Acalypha californica, is a native perennial shrub standing 1.5-3 ft tall
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — This shrub provides excellent ground cover and is a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — ground cover / perennial with red blooms
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — is a superb choice for adding a touch of the native Californian flora to your landscape design
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — attracting pollinators to Southern California gardens
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — which showcases an attractive olive-green hue with coppery overtones
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — making it well-suited to dry
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — the leaves are roughly textured
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — When backlit by sunlight, the leaves exude a warm, inviting glow
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — It sports green to rusty-red foliage with a unique textured appearance
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10 and prefers well-draining soil
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — The plant's water needs are low once established, aligning with eco-friendly, water-wise garden principles
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — Its growth habit is rounded
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — thus it can be aptly situated in small to medium-sized garden spaces
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — the value of Acalypha californica lies in its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — ground cover / perennial for full or half
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — red flowers in the garden
California Copper Leaf (Acalypha Californica) — This resilient shrub is endemic to the chaparral and coastal sage scrub regions of California
Acalypha Californica
Acalypha Californica
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