bloodleaf
Iresine rhizomatosa
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
Bloodleaf (Iresine rhizomatosa) is a perennial for naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average to wet soil. It grows 24 to 48 inches tall and spreads 24 to 36 inches. White blooms appear in late summer, through autumn, and into early winter.
Pairs well with May-apple, Lady in Red lady fern, Allegheny spurge, and Beaked hazel.
Native range
Southeastern United States.