Strobilanthes Species, Red Flame Ivy, Red Ivy, Waffle Plant
Strobilanthesalternata

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Strobilanthes (stroh-bil-AN-theez)
Species: alternata (al-ter-NAY-tuh)

Synonym:Hemigraphis alternata

Synonym:Hemigraphis colorata

Synonym:Ruellia alternata

Synonym:Ruellia colorata

Category
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting