| Botanical Name | Ruellia elegans |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruellia |
| Specie | elegans |
| Common Name | Ruellia, Wild Petunia, Brazilian Petunia |
| Life Cycle | Perennials |
| Fragrant or Not | no |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Evergreen shrub |
| Height | 12-24 in. |
| Spacing | 15-30 in. |
| Flowering Months | spring,summer |
| Flower Color | red |
| Growing Areas | All hot areas of pakistan |
| Frost Tender | frost hardy |
| Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil pH | tolerant |
| Propagation | by stem cuttings |
| Uses | ornamental shrub |
| Other Details | A compact growing perennial producing 1" deep red tubular blooms from late spring to fall. A very tough and durable perennial which spreads slowly and will create a groundcover in time.“Elegant Ruellia” is a showstopper of a perennial in the part-shade garden. GORGEOUS luminous red trumpet-shaped flowers appear 5-6 on each branching wand . this Ruellia well tolerates heat & humidity & is NOT INVASIVE like some of its cousins. Reliably perennial, just provide with part or dappled shade, rich loose soil & average moisture. Fabulous in a container or plant it where you can admire its dazzling non-stop display! |
