Description
Beefsteak Plant (Iresine diffusa f. herbstii ‘Purple Lady’)
| Beefsteak Plant |
| Bloodleaf |
| Iresine diffusa f. herbstii | Accepted |
| Iresine herbstii | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled 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) |
| Plant Height: | 12 inches (30 cm) to 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches to 40 inches (90 cm) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 72 ºF to 75 ºF Days to germinate: few Depth to plant seed: surface sow Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
