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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)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 3-6 feet or more
Plant Spread: 3-6 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Vivid shades of red, orange, gold and salmon.
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Suitable as Annual
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Copper Plant

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Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2023-09
leaves are quite large 6-7"; grown in conservatory
Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2023-09
older leaves turn very dark; color on fresh leaves varies a lot

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