Ruttyruspolia 'Phyllis Van Heerden'

X Ruttyruspolia

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
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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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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