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Unless noted otherwise, there is a maximum limit of 3 for each kind of plant, but order as many different varieties as you wish. We grow many different plants, but we don't grow a lot of any one kind. However, if you need more than 3 of a certain variety, please send us an email. We might be able to accommodate your request.

	Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly' Code: 90083 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub. NEW! 2009 - Compact form of the sweet pea shrub with bright purple pea-like flowers nearly year-round. Easy, fast growing rounded shrub to 3 feet with gray-green foliage. Plant in full sun to part shade. Can be used for seaside plantings. Medium watering needs. Useful as a cut flower. South African native. Hardy to 20F. Polygalaceae
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	Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora' Code: 52455 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Sweet Pea Shrub. Magenta-purple and white fringed orchid-like flowers produced continuously on a shrubby plant with small blue-green leaves. 28F. Polygalaceae
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Pseuderanthemum carruthersii The False Eranthemums are cultivated in tropical areas worldwide for use as hedges or specimen plantings. Also, they are ideal as mixed container plants for a tropical effect and a colorful addition to a conservatory or greenhouse. Various color forms are available, which are similar in appearance to crotons and graptophyllums. They may grow 3 to 4 feet high in tropical areas, such as Hawaii, and thrive in partial shade to full sun, in heat and humidity with ample moisture. In drier climates give part shade. Recommended for coastal locations as they are salt tolerant. As a tender tropical they cannot stand cold. Minimum temperature of 40F. USDA zones 10-11. Native to Polynesia.
	Pseuderanthemum and Graptophyllum Collection Code: PSG3 Price: $17.50 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice, from a selection of colorful leafed tropical subshrubs such as: Eranthemum nigrum, Pseuderathemum alatum, Pseuderathemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum varieties, Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor', Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate', etc. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var atropurpureum 'Rubrum' Code: 80072 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Black-Leaf Shooting Star. The most dramatic form of Pseuderanthemum with large laquered maroon leaves, matching the skin of a ripe eggplant, and white 5-lobed flowers with purple spots. A great addition for the tropical look in a mixed container with a planting of pastels, gold, chartreuse, or strong orange. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. Prefers sun or partial shade and protection from frost, minimum temperature 40F. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var atropurpureum 'Tricolor' Code: 80071 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Wineglow, Red Pseuderanthemum. Irregularly margined leaves of rich laquered purple with zones of gray green and pink on maroon stems. One inch white flowers with purple spots are held in terminal racemes. This erect shrub grows from 2 to 3 feet in temperate climates, and 5 to 6 feet in the tropics. Plants are best in partial shade, with full sun fading the color. Minimum temperature 40F. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var atropurpureum 'Variegatum' Code: 80073 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
This erect tropical shrub has dark green waxy foliage marked with irregular patches of gray green, buttermilk, and yellow. Flowers are white dotted with purple. Plants are best in partial shade. Grows to 5 to 6 feet high in the tropics. Minimum temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var carruthersii Broad Leaf Code: 69123 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. reticulatum) El Dorado, Golden Net-Bush. Green leaves, yellow netting. Upright spires of white flowers dotted pink. Tropical, 50F. Broad leaf form. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var carruthersii Narrow Leaf Code: 52461 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. reticulatum) El Dorado, Golden Net-Bush. Green leaves, yellow netting. Upright spires of white flowers dotted pink. Tropical, 50F. Narrow leaf form. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum Code: 52462 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Amethyst Stars, Dazzler, Shooting Stars, Purple Glory. Long lasting rosy purple flowers year-round. Attractive house plant plant with glossy green leaves. Give well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Plant in garden beds or containers for a spectacular display. Native to Fiji. Minimum temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum 'Purple Dazzler' Code: 80074 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Showy small erect shrub with tricolor green, pink, and white leaves with starry lavender-purple to pink flowers. Grown mostly for its colorful foliage. Makes a nice container plant. Grows to 3 feet in sun or part shade. Probably a variegated cultivar of Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum. This tender tropical shrub needs protection from frost. Acanthaceae
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Clerodendrum ugandense
	Rotheca myricoides 'Ugandense' Code: 50910 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Clerodendrum ugandense), Blue Butterfly Bush, Blue Glory Bower. Beautiful clusters of brilliant blue butterfly-shaped flowers with long curving stamens. Prized by collectors as one of the finest blue flowered subtropical plants. 25F. For other clerodendrums, please see Vines and Climbers. Lamiaceae
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	Ruellia breedlovei Code: 90250 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Tropical Splendour Ruellia. NEW! 2010 - Showy tropical shrub with 2½ inch trumpet-shaped luscious purple flowers with dark green broadly ovate to cordate leaves. Grows up to 4 feet tall. Native to Chiapas in southern Mexico at elevations from 2000 to 4500 feet, where it bloom from August to May. Grow in bright shade with rich, moist soil. Minimum temperature 45F. USDA zones 10 - 11. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia brevifolia 'Alba' Code: 64126 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Ruellia graecizans 'Alba'). This is a selected cultivar with white flowers. South America. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia brevifolia 'Red Christmas Pride' Code: 64125 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Ruellia graecizans 'Red Christmas Pride'). This selected cultivar has burgundy colored reverse on leaves with bright red flowers borne on slender, branched stalks arising from the leaf axils. The pouched flowers have 1 inch long corolla tubes with short spreading petals. The leaves are oval-shaped, 2 to 5 inches long. It grows 2 feet or more in height. Part shade. Self-sows readily. A white flowered form is also available without the burgundy on the leaves. South America. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia chartacea Code: 80059 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Ruellia colorata), Red Shrimp Plant. Large impressive fiery red bracts with clusters of orange flowers. Dark green foliage. 40F. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia conzattii Code: 90247 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2010 - A tropical shrub with 2½ inch light yellow flowers. Evergreen with 5 inch ovate to cordate softly hairy leaves. Grows 4 to 5 feet tall. Has an open, lax habit. Best in bright shade with moist, rich soil. Unknown quality for landscape value but might be of interest to the collector of rare plants. Native to Oaxaca, Mexico. Minimum temperature unknown, but probably 40F. Protect from frost. USDA zones 10 - 11. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia devosiana Code: 64121 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Azure Velvet Plant. Small foliage similar to Ruellia makoyana with beautiful powder blue flowers. Brazil. (B,W) Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia elegans Code: 64122 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Our original offering. Scarlet red flowers produced all year on 2 to 3 foot shrub on tall stems. Part shade. 28F. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia elegans 'Coral' Code: 64124 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Similar to Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' but this new form has flowers that are a coral pink. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' Code: 64123 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Rio Red Ragin Cajin Ruellia. A new compact form growing 12 inches high and producing 1 inch deep red tubular blooms from late spring to fall. A tough perennial which spreads slowly as a groundcover. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. USDA zones 8 - 10. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia macrantha Code: 64114 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Christmas Pride, Brazilian Rose. Beautiful display of 3 inch rosy pink trumpets throughout fall and winter, sometimes again in midsummer. Compact habit, bright green leaves. A striking container plant for Christmas, it deserves much wider use as a garden plant in California and other mild climates. 25F. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia makoyana Code: 64120 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Trailing Velvet Plant. Brilliant reddish-purple 2 flowers are produced all year, heaviest from fall through spring. Beautiful 2 inch long leaves veined white above purple beneath. Spreading habit excellent for baskets. A popular favorite. Brazil. 28F. (B,W) Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia maya Code: 90246 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2010 - Showy tropical subshrub with 2 inch funnel-shaped light purple flowers. Evergreen with mostly upright unbranched cane-like stems and 5 inch lanceolate softly hairy leaves. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall. Best in bright shade or full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Native to Guatemala and Mexico (Chiapas). Protect from frost. USDA zones 9 - 11. Acanthaceae
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	Ruspolia seticalyx Code: 80192 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
This rare low growing shrub, from tropical Africa (Zimbabwe), has flower spikes of dainty orange-red flowers. Give part shade, moist rich soil. Protect from frost. Ruspolia seticalyx has slightly hairy leaves and round stems, compared to the smooth leaves and angled stems of Ruspolia hypocrateriformis. Otherwise, they are very similar and easily misidentified. USDA zones 9b - 12. Acanthaceae
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	Russelia equisetiformis Code: 64204 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Coral Plant, Firecracker Plant, Fountain Plant. A popular and colorful plant, with many scarlet red 1 inch tubular flowers displayed throughout the year on bright green, rush-like, leafless stems. Fountain-shaped cascading growth makes a beautiful hanging basket. Attracts hummingbirds. Mexico. Hardy to 25F. Scrophulariaceae
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	Russelia equisetiformis 'Salmon Pink' Code: 80160 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Coral Fountain, Firecracker Plant. Spectacular penstemon relative with horsetail-like, arching, stems and tubular, salmon-pink flowers. Blooms spring and summer. Hummingbirds love it. Good in hanging baskets, ground cover, or spilling over a garden wall. It requires full sun to bloom well and is drought tolerant. Hardy to 25F. Native to Mexico. Scrophulariaceae
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	Russelia equisetiformis 'Yellow Gold' Code: 64205 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Golden Firecracker Plant. A choice variety with tubular yellow flowers. Use for hanging baskets, ground cover, or spilling over garden walls. Sun or part shade. Scrophulariaceae
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	Russelia sarmentosa Code: 64206 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Clusters of crimson flowers, tiny leaves, small shrub. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Scrophulariaceae
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