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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 10–11Type Perennial
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Bloodleaf performs best with consistent moisture and can be used as a striking accent plant; the Bloodleaf stands about 12 to 18

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Amaranthaceae

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Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — it flourishes in full sun to partial shade; which may result in a more muted leaf color
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — which may result in a more muted leaf color
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — it requires well-drained soil and regular watering; which showcases an intense palette of deep reds to burgundy
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — it flourishes in full sun to partial shade; which may result in a more muted leaf color, image 57
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — the Bloodleaf is celebrated for its arresting foliage
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — The optimal growing conditions encompass consistently moist; bloodleaf (Iresine herbstii) is a vivid perennial, image 70
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — which showcases an intense palette of deep reds to burgundy; perennial for full or half, image 93
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) — a vibrant and lush herbaceous perennial sure to enrich the aesthetic vibrancy of any garden; depending on light exposure
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — commonly known as Bloodleaf
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — The optimal growing conditions encompass consistently moist
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Given its tropical nature; commonly known as Bloodleaf
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Thriving in USDA zones 10-11
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — commonly known as Bloodleaf; it requires well-drained soil and regular watering, image 63
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — <br><br>Iresine herbstii thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10-11, image 41
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — or it may be cultivated as an annual in cooler regions
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — or it may be cultivated as an annual in cooler regions; given its tropical nature, image 69
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — making it an ideal selection for mid-ground textural contrast in garden compositions; thriving in USDA zones 10-11
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) — it flourishes in full sun to partial shade
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — and partial to full sunlight to maintain the vivid coloration - though it can tolerate moderate shade
Bloodleaf (Iresine Herbstii) — Bloodleaf (Iresine herbstii) is a vivid perennial, cherished for its striking red to purple foliage
Iresine Herbstii
Iresine Herbstii
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