Kingdom Plantae Family Acanthaceae Scientific name Ruellia formosa | Order Lamiales Genus Ruellia Rank Species | |
Similar Ruellia devosiana, Ruellia geminiflora, Ruellia caroliniensis, Ruellia macrantha, Ruellia brevifolia | ||
Ruellia formosa is a plant native of Cerrado vegetation of Brazil, which is usually used like an ornamental plant, and it is pollinated by hummingbirds. Large scarlet-red blooms on & off from spring until first frost. Can take full sun with adequate moisture like in a tropical location but best in shade. Generally deer-resistant.
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