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Products > Iresine herbstii 'Brilliantissima'   Iresine herbstii 'Brilliantissima' - Bloodleaf    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranths) Origin: Brazil (South America) Flower Color: NA Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: 2-3 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F Iresine herbstii 'Brilliantissima' (Bloodleaf) - A small shrub to 2 to 3 feet tall by as wide with semi-succulent cerise-colored stems and red oblanceolate leaves that are marked with lighter veins. Very tropical looking! Plant in full sun to light shade and give regular irrigation. Hardy to around 30° F This plant is used as an annual or container plant but will over winter in mild climates where it looks best if cut back in late winter. We received a plant with the variety name 'Acuminata' and it does indeed have acuminate leaves that are different from the more rounded leaves of the species. We have also purchased this plant as 'Brilliantissima' and there are also cultivar names such as 'Formosa' and 'Wallisii' that may be used for this plant. Other common names include Beefsteak Plant and Chicken Gizzard.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Iresine herbstii 'Brilliantissima' .