Stenandrium Species, Pineland Pinklet, Sweet Shaggytuft

Stenandriumdulce

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Stenandrium (sten-AN-dree-um)
Species
dulce (DUL-see)
Synonym
Gerardia dulcis
Ruellia dulcis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 9b) | February 2005 | positive

In Chile, the natural habitat of this rhizomatous plant is mainly at the coastal area at full sun exposure. Its height is of 6 cm and di...Read More

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Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) | December 2004 | neutral

An herbaceous perennial with smooth, dark green, ovate to elliptical leaves that form a basal rosette. The flowers are 5 lobed, pink and ...Read More

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