Grows upright to a height of 16 to 24 inches. Mature plants have opposing leaves that are three to four inches long. The trumpet-shaped, bright red flowers are about one-and-a-half inches long.
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by BougiKat Jul 17, 2003 11:55 PM
Ruellia amoena -- February 29, 2004
by Kaufmann Feb 29, 2004 10:49 PM
This Ruellia blooms several times a year. It is hardy in central Florida.
by MotherNature4 Jan 15, 2005 9:55 AM
Ruellia amoena abundantly naturalized at Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida - Feb. 16, 2005
by xyris Feb 21, 2005 11:56 AM
Ruellia Red Christmas Pride.
by Aug 21, 2005 4:51 PM
Tropical Monkey Plant (Ruellia brevifolia) bloom buds and blooms ... Photo courtesy of Forest and Kim Starr. Enchanting Floral Gardens of Kula. Maui, Hawaii. October 24, 2007.
by htop Apr 11, 2008 10:44 PM
Tropical Monkey Plant (Ruellia brevifolia) specimen showing bloom, underside of leaf and stem ... Photo courtesy of Forest and Kim Starr. Pauwela Gulch. Maui, Hawaii. January 09, 2002.
by htop Apr 11, 2008 10:50 PM
Tropical Monkey Plant (Ruellia brevifolia) specimen showing branch, leavets and bloom ... Photo courtesy of Forest and Kim Starr. Makawao, Maui, Hawaii. July 28, 2001.
by htop Apr 11, 2008 10:53 PM
