Ruellia multisetosa

Scientific Name: Suessenguthia multisetosa

Also Known As

Bolivian Violet
Colombian Petunia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-15'
W: 5'-15'

planting zones

9b-11

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Ruellia multisetosa plant details

Ruellia multisetosa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruellia multisetosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
Uses: rare, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruellia multisetosa

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

RUELLIA MULTISETOSA - BOLIVIAN VIOLET - COLUMBIAN PETUNIA - From Bolivia, this rare plant grows to a large shrub if allowed with green herbaceous branches loaded with bright purplish pink trumpet like 3" flowers in spring thru summer. Likes part sun to shade, moist soil and hardy to approx 28 degrees. Foliage is dark green large and hairy. zones 9b-11 - SPECTACULAR