IRESINE

PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GOOD GROUND COVERS AND A VERY NICE ONE IS THIS IRESINE FROM THE AMARANTHACEAE FAMILY. IT IS AN UNDER-USED SUN-LOVING TROPICAL FROM BRAZIL THAT MAKES VERY ATTRACTIVE BEDS AND BRIGHTENS UP GROUPS OF PLANTS IN LARGE POTS OF BASKETS. THE BLOOMS ARE NOT MEMORABLE, BUT IT IS EASY TO GROW AND CAN BE SHEARED AS NEEDED. CUTTINGS GENERALLY ROOT WELL, THOUGH NOT 100% BY ANY MEANS. THE PLANT, ONCE LESS AVAILABLE, NOW SEEMS TO BE EVERYWHERE IN THE GOOD WEATHER. THERE ARE VARIATIONS, TOO. I ESPECIALLY FAVOR THE GREEN AND YELLOW ONE. WORTH A TRY AND REALLY LOVELY WHEN WELL GROWN.