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    Ruellia macrantha

    Also Known As

    • Brazilian Rose
    • Christmas Pride

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 18"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Ruellia macrantha plant details

    Ruellia macrantha is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruellia macrantha

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruellia macrantha

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Soil needs: rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A lovely large flowered tropical looking plant. The bright pink flowers are 3” long & have darker veining in the throat. The evergreen plant sends up tall stems that can reach 5’ tall, although pruning after bloom will encourage a fuller, more branching plant. Grows to 3’ wide. Found growing in dry gravelly slopes & rocky washes of Brazil, it needs well-drained soil. Blooms year round in many parts of California.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Ruellia macrantha plant

    How to Grow Ruellia macrantha

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Ruellia elegans 'Ragin' Cajun'

    aka Ragin' Cajun False Petunia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Ruellia makoyana

    aka Monkey Plant, Trailing Velvet Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Ruellia elegans

    aka Brazilian Petunia, Elegant Ruellia, Wild Petunia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Ruellia simplex 'Purple Showers'

    aka Ruellia brittoniana 'Purple Showers', Purple Showers Mexican Petunia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Ruellia simplex 'Purple Showers' flower by Almost Eden
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    Ruellia humilis

    aka Wild Petunia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ruellia humilis flower by Friends School Plant Sale by Pat T
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