This groundcover has copper colored foliage and unique fuzzy hot pink to red flowers, blooming profusely all through the warm months. It is deciduous, and should be cut back once frost has nipped the foliage. It is quite root hardy, and will flush out quickly once the weather warms up. It thrives in full sun and reflected heat locations and tolerates poor soils. It is native to the Chihuahuan desert.
Acalypha monostachya Raspberry Fuzzies™
Acalypha monostachya 'Raspberry Fuzzies'
Raspberry Fuzzies Acalypha
This groundcover has copper colored foliage and unique fuzzy hot pink to red flowers, blooming profusely all through the warm months. It is deciduous, and should be cut back once frost has nipped the foliage. It is quite root hardy, and will flush out quickly once the weather warms up. It thrives in full sun and reflected heat locations and tolerates poor soils. It is native to the Chihuahuan desert.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Heat |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
