Bloodleaf

Iresine Herbstii

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Overview

Bloodleaf (Iresine herbstii) is a vivid perennial, cherished for its striking red to purple foliage. Thriving in USDA zones 10-11, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade, reaching a compact height of 12-18 inches, with a similar spread. Perfect for adding a splash of color to borders or containers, it requires well-drained soil and regular watering. Bloodleaf performs best with consistent moisture and can be used as a striking accent plant.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 10–11

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — it requires well-drained soil and regular watering

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Amaranthaceae

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Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — which may result in a more muted leaf color; or it may be cultivated as an annual in cooler regions, image 72

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — the Bloodleaf stands about 12 to 18 inches tall and can spread 12 to 24 inches wide; shrubby form can provide a, image 73

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — making it an ideal selection for mid-ground textural contrast in garden compositions; thriving in USDA zones 10-11, image 74

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — shrubby form can provide a dramatic display when paired with other ornamentals that offer lighter foliage; the, image 76

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Given its tropical nature; commonly known as Bloodleaf, image 75

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — perennial for full or half; regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist - without being waterlogged - is crucial, image 81

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist - without being waterlogged - is crucial; it flourishes in full sun, image 78

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Bloodleaf (Iresine herbstii) is a vivid perennial, cherished for its striking red to purple foliage; reaching a, image 82

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Feed it every two weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season for robust growth; a, image 79

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — drawing eyes with its bold color and luxuriant presence; and partial to full sunlight to maintain the vivid, image 80

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — reaching a compact height of 12-18 inches; feed it every two weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during, image 85

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Thriving in USDA zones 10-11; the Bloodleaf is celebrated for its arresting foliage, image 83

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — it flourishes in full sun to partial shade; which may result in a more muted leaf color, image 84

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Perfect for adding a splash of color to borders or containers, image 86

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — it requires well-drained soil and regular watering; which showcases an intense palette of deep reds to burgundy, image 87

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Bloodleaf performs best with consistent moisture and can be used as a striking accent plant; the Bloodleaf stands, image 88

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Introducing the striking Iresine herbstii; drawing eyes with its bold color and luxuriant presence, image 89

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — commonly known as Bloodleaf; it requires well-drained soil and regular watering, image 90

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — a vibrant and lush herbaceous perennial sure to enrich the aesthetic vibrancy of any garden; depending on light, image 91

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — which showcases an intense palette of deep reds to burgundy; perennial for full or half, image 93

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — the Bloodleaf is celebrated for its arresting foliage; making it an ideal selection for mid-ground textural contrast, image 92

Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — depending on light exposure; bloodleaf performs best with consistent moisture and can be used as a striking accent, image 94

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