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Strobilanthes Species, Green Shield, Spotted Coneflower, Spotted Strobilanthes

Strobilanthesmaculatus

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Strobilanthes (stroh-bil-AN-theez)

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Species

maculatus (mak-yuh-LAH-tus)

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Synonym

Ruellia maculata

Ruellia variegata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Sacramento, CA | April 2009 | positive

Leaf patternation improves with more shade, may disappear in full sun. Roots easily from cuttings in water.

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Strobilanthes Species, Green Shield, Spotted Coneflower, Spotted Strobilanthes

Strobilanthesmaculatus

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