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The Planter's Palette Plant Information Page 28W 571 Roosevelt Road Winfield, IL, 60190 phone: 630-293-1040 www.planterspalette.com Linden's Blood Leaf Iresine lindenii Height: 32 inches Spread: 18 inches Sunlight: Hardiness Zone: (annual) Other Names: Bloodleaf, Beefsteak Plant, Chicken Gizzard Description: A stunning variety with deep red glossy foliage with vibrant pink spines and veins, a vigorous, upright growth habit; quite impressive when massed in the garden or displayed in containers Ornamental Features: Linden's Blood Leaf's attractive glossy pointy leaves remain dark red in color with pointy hot pink spines and tinges of burgundy throughout the year. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The hot pink stems are very effective and add winter interest. Iresine lindenii Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder Landscape Attributes: Linden's Blood Leaf is an herbaceous evergreen annual bedding plant with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance annual bedding plant. The flowers of this plant may actually detract from its ornamental features, so they can be removed as they appear. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics. Linden's Blood Leaf is recommended for the following landscape applications; - Container Planting - General Garden Use - Border Edging - Mass Planting - Hanging Baskets Iresine lindenii foliage Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder Plant Characteristics: Linden's Blood Leaf will grow to be about 32 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. The Planter's Palette Plant Information Page 28W 571 Roosevelt Road Winfield, IL, 60190 phone: 630-293-1040 www.planterspalette.com This annual bedding plant should be grown in a location that is shaded from the hot afternoon sun. It prefers to grow in moist to wet soil, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. This plant can be propagated by cuttings. This species is not originally from North America.