California Copper Leaf
Acalypha Californica
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
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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