This is the most brilliant red.
by Calalily Feb 24, 2003 9:06 PM
The blooms are much deeper truer red than they appear in the photo and the leaves a much richer green. The stamen are pure white.I had a lot of trouble attempting to obtain a clear photo that showed the true colors.(San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Oct 2, 2003 12:13 PM
The tips of the top petal have folded around to the back.
by Jun 20, 2004 9:17 AM
The bloom in profile.
by Jun 20, 2004 9:17 AM
Note the smooth edges of the leaves.
by Jun 21, 2004 9:17 AM
Note the four filaments and anthers.
by Jun 20, 2004 9:05 AM
Wild Petunia (Ruellia elegans) bloom buds are striking as they stand above the plant. They begin a somewhat light color and turn a brilliant true red.
by htop Jun 24, 2005 11:22 PM
Wild Petunia
by Aug 8, 2005 11:26 PM
second wave of flowers
by janetplanet Oct 24, 2005 10:06 PM
Growing in dry part shade amidst ivy ground cover.
by DebinSC Sep 24, 2006 9:29 PM
Nice orange red flowers on upright flower stems, lives up to its species name, truly elegant.
by Oct 2, 2006 10:27 PM
This 32" tall by 42" wide Wild Ruellia (Ruellia elegans) was dug up at the first of the summer and "thrown" on top of the dirt in this container (forgot to add more soil to it). It has grown & grown!
by htop Oct 27, 2006 11:39 AM
In my garden they only get morning sun...and not much water.
by DebinSC Jul 28, 2007 6:23 PM
this really struggles it's 1st year - probably our unending drought - but when it flowers, watch out! it's awesome!!
by turektaylor Dec 13, 2008 10:29 PM
Much adored by those who’ve grown it “Elegant Ruellia” is a showstopper of a perennial in the part-shade garden.
by AnniesAnnuals Aug 25, 2011 11:44 AM
To 2’ tall & up to 3’ across with attractive sage-like leaves held on branching stems, this Ruellia well tolerates heat & humidity & is NOT INVASIVE like some of its cousins.
by AnniesAnnuals Nov 30, 2011 12:24 PM
Bok Tower Gardens, Florida. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
by Kell Feb 9, 2019 7:03 PM
