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Ruelliapedunculata subsp. pinetorum

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ruellia (roo-EL-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Ruellia pinetorum

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | April 2005 | neutral

I do not grow this plant, Information only.

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