Chenille
$15.00 / EA
Acalypha hispida ·
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Chenille Plant, Red Hot Cat's Tail (Acalypha hispida) is a shrub for high sun (4-6 hours) - partial shade (2-4 hours) with medium water needs, growing 12 to 18 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide. Blooms red in year round. Hardy in zones 10A - 11B. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies, hummingbirds; resists rabbit, squirrel; tolerates heavy shade. Evergreen. Not pet friendly.
Plant Details
| Category | Shrub |
| Botanical Name | Acalypha hispida |
| Sunlight | High Sun (4-6 hours) - Partial shade (2-4 hours) |
| Water | Medium |
| Mature Height | 12 to 18 in |
| Mature Spread | 12 to 18 in |
| Rec. Spacing | 12 to 18 in |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Bloom Time | Year Round |
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Maintenance | Medium |
| Hardiness Zones | 10A - 11B |
| Leaf Retention | Evergreen |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Resistant To | Rabbit, Squirrel |
| Tolerates | Heavy Shade |
| Pet Friendly | No |
