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Ruellia elegans (Brazilian Petunia)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002505



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Ruellia
Species: Ruellia elegans
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • March
Flowering End edit
  • November
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
Wildlife Value edit
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
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