General Landscape Uses: Ground cover, border

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, drought and heat resilience, pollinator support

Description: Excellent ground cover with gorgeous foliage of ruby, burgundy and green colors. Tolerates heat, humidity and drought as well as many soils. Grown as a summer bedding plant.

Dimensions: Height 8 – 12 in.; Spread 14 – 16 in.

Growth Rate: Fast

Native Range: South America

Native Habitats: Tropical and subtropical grasslands, wetlands and riverbanks, disturbed areas, forest edges and clearings

Soils: Well-drained, sandy or loamy

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: High

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun

Flower Color: White

Flower Characteristics: Clusters

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Small, inconspicuous, light brown to beige when mature

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator friendly

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings, seed

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