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Ruellia peninsularis
Desert Ruellia
Origin: Mexico.
| Family |
| Acanthaceae |
| Genus |
| Ruellia |
| Species |
| peninsularis |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| Height |
| 60 - 120 cm |
| Spread |
| 60 - 120 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| It is a good hedge or background plant in a desert garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Desert ruellia prefers full sun and well-drained soil. |
| Pests |
| Root rot. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Grey in colour. |
| Leaf Description |
| Elliptical green leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Trumpet shaped blue flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Small oblong seeds. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed or cuttings. |
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