General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Dark purple
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Calico Plant
  • Joy Weed
  • Ruby Leaf
  • Parrot Leaf

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Location: DeLand Florida
Date: 2013-11-18
Imagine this beauty next to Poinsiettas at Christmas! That is the
Location: Twisp
Date: June
Easy to start from seed
Uploaded by DavidofDeLand
Location: Bloomington, Illinois
Date: 2012-06
Taken at the Illinois State University Hortiuculture Center

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  • Uploaded by Joy

Courtesy Outsidepride
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: DeLand Florida
Date: 2013-11-18
A festive holiday plant that just begins to show its white button

 Courtesy Outsidepride
  • Uploaded by vic
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Taken at the Illinois State University Horticulture Center by BookerC1 Jul 4, 2012 4:53 PM 0

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