Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Reniform
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Copperleaf
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
Copperleaf
penstemon parryi
In German
Copperleaf
penstemon parryi
In French
Copperleaf
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
copperleaf
parryi penstemon
In Greek
Copperleaf
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
parryi penstemon
In Polish
CopperLeaf
penstemon parryi
In Latin
Copperleaf
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Copperleaf and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Copperleaf and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Copperleaf and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Copperleaf and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Copperleaf and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.