Strobilanthes Species, Dragon's Tongue, Narrow Flame Leaf Ivy, Waffle Plant

Strobilanthessinuata

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Strobilanthes (stroh-bil-AN-theez)
Species
sinuata (sin-yoo-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Ruellia repanda
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Bronze
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By tip layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Miami, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

New Orleans, Louisiana

Huntersville, North Carolina

Orocovis, Puerto Rico

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Chicago, IL (Zone 5b) | May 2005 | positive

I have this plant as ground cover in full sun. It has been doing great for about 8 month, (over the "winter"). It is now covered with t...Read More

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Taylor Creek, FL (Zone 10a) | May 2005 | positive

Had this plant in both of my folage pots by the front door last year and just got one pot to split for them this year.
It did very...Read More

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