Acalypha Seeds – Chenille Kitten Tail

Add soft, eye-catching color and unique texture to your garden with Acalypha Seeds – Chenille Kitten Tail Variety, a non-GMO selection known for its fuzzy, bright red trailing blooms and lush green foliage. Scientifically known as Acalypha hispida, this ornamental plant creates a stunning visual effect in flower beds, borders, patio containers, and hanging baskets.

This variety thrives in warm, sunny conditions and grows quickly into a full, vibrant plant that continues producing its characteristic chenille-like blooms throughout the warm season. Perfect for gardeners seeking a standout plant with a fun, distinctive look, Chenille Acalypha is easy to grow and makes a bold statement in any landscape.

Features

• Produces fuzzy, bright red “chenille” flower tails

• Non-GMO, high-quality Chenille Kitten Tail variety

• Ideal for flower beds, borders, hanging baskets, and patio containers

• Fast-growing with long-lasting seasonal color

• Thrives in warm climates with full sun to partial shade

• Attractive foliage adds additional ornamental value

Specifications

• Common Name: Chenille Plant / Kitten Tail (Chenille Kitten Tail Variety)

• Scientific Name: Acalypha hispida

• Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days

• Plant Height: 12–36 inches

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (annual in Zones 3–8)

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: February–April (8–10 weeks before last frost)

  • Outdoor Planting: April–June (after frost and once soil is warm)

• Blooming Season: Late spring through fall (May–October)