The tiny, petal-less flowers are hidden under "fringed" or leafy bracts located where the leaves meet the stem.
Virginia Copperleaf is a summer annual that can grow up to three feet tall. It is part of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), though it’s a bit of a rebel—unlike many of its relatives, it lacks the typical milky, irritating sap. Key features to look for include:
Its leaves start green but often turn a beautiful copper-red as the season matures or when exposed to full sun.
The tiny, petal-less flowers are hidden under "fringed" or leafy bracts located where the leaves meet the stem.
Virginia Copperleaf is a summer annual that can grow up to three feet tall. It is part of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), though it’s a bit of a rebel—unlike many of its relatives, it lacks the typical milky, irritating sap. Key features to look for include: acalypha virginica
Its leaves start green but often turn a beautiful copper-red as the season matures or when exposed to full sun. The tiny, petal-less flowers are hidden under "fringed"