Ruellia elegans 'Ragin' Cajun'

Also Known As

Ragin' Cajun False Petunia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

7b-11

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Ruellia elegans 'Ragin' Cajun' plant details

Ruellia elegans 'Ragin' Cajun' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruellia elegans 'Ragin' Cajun'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruellia elegans 'Ragin' Cajun'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Little known, fabulous perennial from Argentina... 2’ tall and a little wider, relaxed upright stems with dark green leaves topped with brilliant scarlet tubular blooms with flaring petals from May into fall! Hummers and butterflies take notice! Happiest in full sun & moist rich soil (but takes some dry). Loves heat and humidity of the Cajun states. Crosses over from tropical to cottage to Mediterranean.

By: Secret Garden Growers

This unusual plant has attractive, dark green foliage and bright, red trumpet flowers that flare outwards into four wings. The flowers are held on thin flower stems. 'Ragin' Cajun' is a hardier cultivar of this species that will bloom from June until frost. It is versatile for use in flower beds or containers in average to moist soils in full sun. Tolerant of heat and humidity.