General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: 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 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 6-8 feet
Plant Spread: 4-6 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Broadleaf
Other: Medium green with creamy-white lobes
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Medicinal Herb
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

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Common names
  • Irish Petticoat

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Location: AgriLife North Farm, Overton, TX
Date: 2014-06-26
Location: AgriLife North Farm, Overton, TX
Date: 2014-06-26
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: summer 2009
Very unusual foliage which gives this variety its common name of
Location: AgriLife North Farm, Overton, TX
Date: 2014-06-26
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Comments:
  • Posted by Dutchlady1 on Jan 10, 2012 7:15 PM concerning plant:
    The name 'Irish Petticoat' is very apt for this unusual variety of Acalypha: the bright green leaves are edged with frilly white.
    It has a tendency to get somewhat lanky but can be kept in check with regular pruning. It requires full to part sun.

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