Ruellia Species, Red Ruellia, Wild Petunia
Ruelliaaffinis

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ruellia (roo-EL-ee-uh)
Species: affinis (uh-FEE-niss)

Synonym:Dipteracanthus affinis

Synonym:Ruellia grandiflora

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting