Ruttyruspolia 'Phyllis Van Heerden'

X Ruttyruspolia

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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Sun to Partial Shade
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Pink
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Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
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Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Lakeland, Florida

Miami, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Alvin, Texas

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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P
Sarasota, FL | March 2019 | positive

We live in south Florida and have a beautiful 'Phyllis Van Heerden' growing in our garden for 15 years. It's under a Pygmy Palm and gets ...Read More

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Miami, FL | December 2010 | positive

Growing well in Miami, flowering throughout year. Like to know how successful folks are from starting this with cuttings.

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Spring, TX | January 2005 | positive

a delightful surprise..bloomed July through November, went through the winter with no problems.

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