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90204	Anisacanthus quadrifidus var wrightii Desert Honeysuckle, Texas Firecracker		$7.50	NEW! 2009 - Mounding shrub to 5 feet with narrow light green leaves and spikes of tubular, bright red-orange flowers. Blooms heaviest in spring, occasionally in summer and fall. Heat loving, drought tolerant, for sun or partial shade. Deciduous. Cut back to keep dense and for more blooms. A favorite for butterflies and hummingbirds. Native to southwest Texas and northern Mexico. USDA zones 7 - 10. Acanthaceae
69070	Aphelandra scheideana Out of Stock		$7.50	Grows to 4 feet high, with 5 inch long thin, finely pubescent, narrow ovate leaves. Blooms in winter with 3 inch spikes of 1 inch long dark red bracts with 2 inch bright red flowers resembling those of the shrimp plant. Part shade. Protect from frost. Acanthaceae
69071	Aphelandra sinclairiana Coral Aphelandra		$8.50	Evergreen tropical shrub with tubular pink flowers emerging from shell-like orange bracts. Inflorescence up to 8 inches long, very showy. Summer bloom. Grow in bright shade. Very tender to cold. Minimum temperature of 50F. Central America. Acanthaceae
69073	Barleria Cristata Out of Stock		$7.50	Four foot shrub with funnel-shaped, five-lobed blue flowers. Blooms summer through fall in shade or sun. We offer a selected form with larger blue flowers. From India and Burma. Protect from frost. 35F. Acanthaceae
50302	Barleria Cristata 'Variegata' Out of Stock		$7.50	Variegated foliage with blue flowers. 35F. Acanthaceae
90094	Barleria obtusa Bush Violet Out of Stock		$7.50	NEW! 2009 - Sprawling evergreen shrub to 3 feet high by 5 feet wide with dark green elliptic leaves, covered with 1 inch blue-purple flowers in late fall and winter. Sun or light shade. Fast growing. Drought resistant and can take a small amount of frost. Native to South Africa. USDA zones 9 - 11. Acanthaceae
50304	Barleria oenotheroides		$7.50	Tender small shrub to 4 feet with spikes of golden yellow flowers. Sun or part shade. Minimum temperature of 35F. USDA zones 10 - 11. Native to Southern Mexico to Columbia. Sometimes incorrectly sold as Barleria micans. Acanthaceae
80084	Barleria repens 'Pink' Pink Bush Violet		$7.50	An excellent new cultivar with pink flowers and dark green glossy leaves. It's an excellent ground cover that can be pruned into a low hedge. Very suitable as a container plant, or on top of a low wall, where its foliage and flowers can spill down. Prune and fertilize at regular intervals and keep well watered. Plant does best in cool sun or light shade. Height 1 to 2 feet. Hardy to 28F in a protected location. Native to South Africa. Acanthaceae
80083	Barleria repens 'Purple Prince' Purple Prince Bush Violet		$7.50	'Purple Prince' is a medium grower with glossy green leaves with deep purple tubular flowers. It's an excellent ground cover that can be pruned into a low hedge. Very suitable as a container plant, or on top of a low wall, where its foliage and flowers can spill down. Prune and fertilize at regular intervals and keep well watered. Plant does best in cool sun or light shade. Hardy to 28F in a protected location. Height 1 to 2 feet. Native to South Africa. Acanthaceae
80082	Barleria repens 'Rosea' Coral Creeper Bush Violet Out of Stock		$7.50	A vigorous evergreen low grower with small rounded soft glossy leaves and flame-red flowers at various times throughout the year. Very suitable as a container plant, or on top of a low wall, where its foliage and flowers can spill down. Mass plant in partial shade under trees to form a groundcover, or plant along the edge of an informal border. Prune and fertilize at regular intervals and keep well watered. Plant does best in cool sun or light shade. Height 1 to 2 feet. Hardy to 28F in a protected location. Native to South Africa. Acanthaceae
80093	Barleria rotundifolia Spiny Yellow Barleria, Thorny Bush Violet, Yellow Barleria Out of Stock		$7.50	Beautiful butter-yellow flowers with small shiny green leaves on this evergreen, spiny shrub from South Africa. Grows fast to 3 feet high in part shade to full sun, well-drained soil. Use in flowers beds, containers, or can be planted as a thorny barrier. Attracts butterflies. Tolerates light frost. Acanthaceae
50305	Brillantaisia owariensis (Syn.: Brillantaisia nitens), Tropical Giant Salvia Out of Stock		$7.50	Herbaceous shrub growing 4 to 6 feet tall, with large arrowhead-shaped leaves and spikes of large blue-purple flowers. Plant in part shade with moisture. Native to Central and Western Africa. Hardy to 30F. USDA zones 9 - 11. Acanthaceae
69147	Dianthera nodosa 'Brazil'		$7.50	A relative of shrimp plant (Justicia) has clusters of beautiful bright pink, tubular, three-lipped flowers along the stems. Bloom almost continuously. A great container plant. Grows 1 to 3 feet high. Prefers part shade with a moist, well drained soil. Protect from frost. From Eastern Brazil. Acanthaceae
69157	Dicliptera suberecta (Syn.: Justicia suberecta), King's Crown, Hummingbird Plant Out of Stock		$7.50	Velvety soft gray leaves adorn this heat and drought loving plant. Topped from late spring until fall with terminal clusters of tubular orange flowers, a magnet to hummingbirds. Grows 2 to 3 feet wide in full or partial sun. Hardy in USDA zones 8 and higher. Native to Uruguay. Acanthaceae
69148	Duvernoia aconitiflora Lemon Pistol Bush Out of Stock		$7.50	This species from South Africa is related to Justicia. It's a tall, much-branched, wind tolerant shrub growing to 9 feet in height. Two-lipped white to cream flowers, tinged with mauve, are borne at the end of stems in 3 to 7 opposite pairs. Blooms late summer through fall. The ripe club-shaped seed pods burst open with a loud, explosive crack, hence its common name. It has bright green narrow pendulous leaves. Plant in a frost free position in part shade to full sun. It requires rich soil and plenty of summer water. zones 9 - 11. Acanthaceae
69153	Dyschoriste hygrophyllodes (Syn.: Calophanes hygrophiloides), Bridal Flower		$7.50	Evergreen small shrub with lavender colored trumpet-shaped flowers, with deep violet streaking in the throat, appearing in dense clusters on upright stems. Leaves are rounded to 1 inch long. Grows 4 to 6 feet high. Can be easily pruned to 3 feet tall as an informal hedge. Give regular watering, average soil in part shade to full sun. USDA zones 9 - 11. Brazil. Acanthaceae
51481	Ecbolium viride Green Ice Crossandra, Green Shrimp, Turquoise Crossandra Out of Stock		$7.50	A most unusual flower color of aquamarine on this small shade loving greenhouse plant. Justicia relative from Arabia. Acanthaceae
80069	Eranthemum nigrum (Syn.: Pseuderanthemum nigrum), Black Magic, Ebony		$7.50	A distinctive foliage plant with deep, chocolate-burgundy, almost black leaves. Blooms in warmer months with a short spike of white flowers. Useful for contrast in containers or in a mixed border. Plant in full sun to part shade in fertile, well drained soil. In the tropics expect it to grow to 4 feet. Use as an annual or indoor plant in colder climates. Cannot take any frost. Native to the Soloman Islands. Acanthaceae
51500	Eranthemum pulchellum Out of Stock		$7.50	Terminal clusters of electric blue flowers in winter, dark green foliage. Acanthaceae
51501	Eranthemum wattii		$7.50	Similar to Eranthemum pulchellum but with a deeper purple flower. Prefers a rich soil, semi-shade and frost protection. Colorful greenhouse plant. India. Acanthaceae
40010	Fittonia verschaffeltii var argyroneura 'Minima' Out of Stock		$7.50	Miniature form of this desirable terrarium plant. 1 inch oval leaves are light green, distinctively netted white. Prostrate stems with white flowers on small spikes. (F,M,T,H) Acanthaceae
GPS3	Graptophyllum and Pseuderanthemum Collection		$17.50	3 different, our choice, from a selection of colorful leafed tropical subshrubs such as: Eranthemum nigrum, Pseuderanthemum alatum, Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum var. carruthersii varieties, Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor', Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate', etc. Acanthaceae
80062	Graptophyllum excelsum Scarlet Fuchsia Bush Out of Stock		$8.50	An erect multiple stemmed shrub or small tree to 9 feet with attractive glossy green foliage. Waxy, deep red, 1 inch tubular flowers occur in spring and early summer. In a good season, the plant becomes a mass of brilliant scarlet red flowers. Plant does sucker, creating a clump. Best flowering in full sun. Drought tolerant. Slow growing. As an Australian native plant, be sure that any fertilizer used has very little phosphorus. Nectar feeding birds, such as hummingbirds, find the flowers irresistible. Can be grown from a cool temperate to tropical climate, but protect from frost. USDA zones 9 to 12. Acanthaceae
80065	Graptophyllum pictum 'Alba Variegata' Variegated Caricature Plant Out of Stock		$7.50	Colorful green and white leaves. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
80064	Graptophyllum pictum 'Aurea Marginata' Golden Caricature Plant Out of Stock		$7.50	Colorful golden leaves with green center area and wavy edges. Evergreen tropical shrub to 4 feet, but can be kept to 2 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
80063	Graptophyllum pictum 'Bronze' Bronze Caricature Plant		$7.50	These plants are cultivated chiefly for their colorful, glossy foliage. This one is with solid dark bronze, almost chocolate colored leaves. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
80066	Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate' Chocolate Caricature Plant Out of Stock		$7.50	Striking color combination of chocolate colored leaves with yellowish-pink center splotch, and pinkish-red stems. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
80067	Graptophyllum pictum 'Eldorado' Eldorado Caricature Plant Out of Stock		$7.50	Dark green leaves with a large irregular, yellow margin that is bright golden yellow in high light or yellow green in low light. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
80068	Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor' Tricolor or Waimea Caricature Plant		$7.50	The glossy, oval-shaped foliage is green with center flushed with cream, pink, and orange. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
69151	Hemigraphis alternata (Syn.: Hemigraphis colorata), Metallic Plant, Metal Leaf, Red Ivy Out of Stock		$7.50	Scalloped leaves of metallic gray-green with purple-red underneath. Use as a tropical ground cover or as an attractive hanging basket. Grows best in part shade, moist soil. Minimum temperature 50F. Native to Malaysia. Acanthaceae
69146	Justicia adhatoda (Syn.: Adhatoda vasica) Out of Stock		$7.50	Evergreen tropical shrub to 8 feet high. White flowers have a curved upper lip and are veined red to purplish pink. Summer Blooming. Native to India and Sri Lanka. Acanthaceae
69085	Justicia aurea Golden Plume		$7.50	Medium shrub with extraordinary foot long terminal spikes of golden yellow flowers. Acanthaceae
69086	Justicia betonica		$7.50	Bushy shrub, upright white bracts with green netting. White flowers turn pink with age. Acanthaceae
51889	Justicia brandegeana 'Mutant'		$7.50	Erect spikes of deep burnished red bracts with deep pink lipped flowers. Acanthaceae
80163	Justicia brandegeana 'Pink' Pink Shrimp Plant		$7.50	A different form of the popular shrimp plant that has rosy pink floral bracts, and tubular pink flowers. Acanthaceae
51893	Justicia brandegeana 'Variegata' Out of Stock		$7.50	This special form of the popular shrimp plant has leaves splashed creamy white, bronzy orange floral bracts, and tubular white flowers. Acanthaceae
51894	Justicia brandegeana 'Yellow Queen'		$7.50	This popular selection has chartreuse-yellow bracts and white flowers. Acanthaceae
90271	Justicia candicans (Syn.: Justicia ovata), Red Justicia, Arizona Water Willow		$7.50	NEW! 2009 - This Arizona native has bright red tubular 1 inch flowers and oval light green fuzzy leaves. Blooms most of the year. Upright grower to 5 feet by 3 feet wide. Prefers well-drained, light moist soils and is best in filtered shade. Attracts hummingbirds. Can tolerate heavy frost to 25F. USDA zones 9 - 10. Acanthaceae
51897	Justicia carnea Brazilian Plume Flower		$7.50	Dense shrub with showy terminal spikes of pink flowers. Acanthaceae
51899	Justicia carnea 'Alba' White Brazilian Plume Flower Out of Stock		$7.50	Pure white flower form of Justicia carnea. Acanthaceae
51898	Justicia carnea 'Radiant' (Syn.: Justicia carnea 'Huntington Form'), Radiant Brazilian Plume Flower		$7.50	A Justicia carnea variety with striking salmon-rose pink flowers. Deep green, red backed foliage. Acanthaceae
69139	Justicia extensa Silverspot Justicia, Camouflage Plant		$7.50	Novel plant with dark green, shiny leaves spotted with ash-silver. Very small horned flowers green with pink spots, in long terminal panicles in winter. Erect stems with narrow growth habit can reach 6 feet in partial shade. Can be pruned to keep as a foliage houseplant. Native to tropical Africa. Protect from frost. Acanthaceae
51895	Justicia 'Fruit Salad' (Syn.: Justicia 'Rainbow')		$7.50	Red flowers with yellow bracts. Much showier than other shrimp plants. Acanthaceae
51896	Justicia fulvicoma Out of Stock		$7.50	Crimson bracts with orange and scarlet flowers. Small leaves. Acanthaceae
80060	Justicia gendarussa (Syn.: Gendarussa vulgaris, Adhatoda subserrata), Gandarusa, Water Willow, Willow-Leaved Justicia, Daun Rusa (Malay), Tuhod Manok (Philippines)		$7.50	Thought to be native to China, it is widely grown throughout Southeast Asia, India, and the Philippines. Gandarusa is an erect, branched, small shrub, 2½ to 5 feet high. Green leaves are lanceolate, smooth, 3 to 5 inches long, ½ inch wide, pointed at the tips. The ½ inch white flowers, spotted purple in the throat and lip, are in spikes up to 5 inches long at the terminal or in the axils of the leaves. Quick growing, it is grown in the tropics as a 2 to 3 foot hedge (planted 12 inches apart) or as an edging plant trimmed to 1 to 2 feet high. Easily grown from cuttings. It requires moist soil in sun or shade. In its native habitat, it grows in shade along stream banks. In Asia it is used as a herbal medicine. Leaves and roots contain a bitter alkaloid (justiciine). It's commonly planted around homes in the Philippines. Hardy to 32F. Acanthaceae
80061	Justicia gendarussa 'Variegata' (Syn.: Gendarussa vulgaris 'Variegata', Adhatoda subserrata 'Variegata'), Variegated Gandarusa, Variegated Water Willow, Variegated Willow-Leaved Justicia, Daun Rusa (Malay), Tuhod Manok (Philippines)		$7.50	A variegated leaf form of gandarusa with various shades of white, green, and gray. Otherwise, the information is the same as for the green form. Acanthaceae
51886	Justicia leonardii Orange Justicia, Summer Sun Justicia		$7.50	With clusters of upright tubular orange flowers, this easy Mexican plant is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Blooms from late spring through fall. Grows 3 to 4 feet high, 4 to 6 feet wide with small felted ovate leaves. Plant in sun or part shade with good drainage. One of the hardiest justicias. USDA zones 8b - 11. Acanthaceae
51885	Justicia rizzinii		$7.50	Yellow tipped orange flowers in great abundance during winter. Tiny leaves, cascading shrub. Acanthaceae
90219	Justicia scheidweileri (Syn.: Porphyrocoma pohliana), Rose Pinecone, Brazilian Fireworks, Purple Shrimp Out of Stock		$7.50	NEW! 2009 - Colorful purple flowers emerge from a waxy red spike. A compact growing plant to 10 inches high with large, velvety green leaves and contrasting silvery veins. Flowers all year. Does very well in low light areas. Charming houseplant or bedding plant for deep shade. Reseeds easily. Native to Brazil. USDA zones 10 - 11. Acanthaceae
51883	Justicia sericea 'Inca Queen' Out of Stock		$7.50	This 3 foot shrub has dark green elliptic leaves with stems covered with silky hairs. Blooms in warm weather with 2 inch long bright red lobelia-like flowers that are about 1 inch wide with a large lower lip. It should be planted in full sun, well-drained soil, and seems to tolerate some drought and light frost. A fairly tough plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Peru. Acanthaceae
51884	Justicia sp. Orange Flame		$9.50	Large striking terminal clusters of brilliant golden orange flowers, glossy deep green foliage with reddish veins. Acanthaceae
51890	Justicia sp. Pink Parfait		$7.50	Very showy bright pink flowers, elliptic glossy green leaves with silvery metallic sheen. Needs warm, humid climate, part shade or greenhouse. A rare find! Acanthaceae
69145	Justicia spicigera Mexican Honeysuckle		$7.50	Evergreen shrub with clusters of 1½ inch orange flowers from spring through fall. Grows 3 feet high and 4 feet wide in full sun or partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds. From Mexico and Central America. USDA zones 9 - 11. Acanthaceae
69144	Justicia spicigera 'Sidicaro'		$7.50	With an abundance of flaming bright orange flowers, this new shrimp plant blooms continuously from early spring through fall. A fast growing upright tropical growing to 30 inches in height in ground or in container, 5 to 6 feet in the tropics. Full or partial sun. Unknown origin. It's thought to be a hybrid of Justicia spicigera. Hardiness is also unknown. The common Justicia spicigera species is somewhat hardy but this cultivar looks to be more tropical in nature. Acanthaceae
90203	Louteridium mexicanum (Syn.: Louteridium conzattii, Neolindenia mexicana), Mexican louteridium		$12.50	NEW! 2010 - Unusual collector's plant with odd shaped 1½ to 2 inch pale green flowers with pale purple veins. The calx is three lobed, unlike 5 in other genera of the Acanthus family. The stamens and style extend far beyond the corolla mouth. Probably bat pollinated. Grows as a shrub or soft wooded small tree, 10 to 20 feet high. Native to Mexican states of Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas. Found in wet mountain forests at elevations of 3,500 to 6,500 feet. Plant in area with plenty of moisture and protect from wind as stems are brittle. Minimum temperature of 45F. USDA zones 10 - 11. Acanthaceae
51901	Mackaya bella Out of Stock		$7.50	A beautiful shrub with slender branches bearing small dark green leaves, having mauve to white flowers in terminal racemes marked with fine purple-pink lines. Bella, meaning beautiful, refers to it's large bell-shaped flowers. It's frost tender and it is advisable to plant in a protected shady spot. Makes a nice container plant. Spring blooming. Native to South Africa. Acanthaceae
52460	Megaskepasma erythrochlamys		$7.50	A magnificent herbaceous shrub with large ovate leaves and great erect heads of red bracts, white flowers in winter. 30F. Acanthaceae
80195	Metarungia longistrobus (Syn.: Macrorungia longistrobus), Sunbird Bush, Orange Lips		$9.50	Uncommon South African shrub with unusual candle-shaped spikes with burnt orange shrimp-like flowers. Flowering occurs during late summer and fall. Evergreen growing to 5 feet high and wide with gray-green leaves. Can tolerate a light frost, is drought resistant, and fast growing. Plant in full sun to part shade. A light pruning in winter will encourage a bushier plant with more flowers, as blooms appear on the ends of branches. Attracts nectar loving birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Probably USDA zones 9 - 10. Acanthaceae
69161	Odontonema callistachyum 'Lavender' Lavender Firestick Out of Stock		$7.50	Fast growing large, showy evergreen shrub to 10 feet. Spikes of upright panicles of lavender tubular flowers from midsummer through winter. Sun to part shade. USDA zone 9b, or anywhere as summer annual. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to Mexico. Acanthaceae
69091	Odontonema callistachyum 'Purple' Purple Firestick		$7.50	Fast growing large, showy evergreen shrub to 10 feet. Spikes of upright panicles of purple tubular flowers from midsummer through winter. Sun to part shade. USDA zone 9b, or anywhere as a summer annual. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to Mexico. Acanthaceae
69090	Odontonema cuspidatum (Syn.: Odontonema strictum), Brazilian Firestick		$7.50	Large shrub with glossy green leaves and bright red flower spikes. Grows to 6 feet in sun to part shade. USDA zone 9b, or anywhere as a summer annual. Hummingbirds love it. Native to Central America. Acanthaceae
52312	Pachystachys lutea Yellow Lollipop Plant		$7.50	Candle-like terminal clusters of brilliant yellow bracts with white flowers. Plant in sunny location in rich, moist soil. Tropical, minimum 40F. Peru. Acanthaceae
52310	Pachystachys spicata (Syn.: Pachystachys coccinea), Cardinal's Guard		$7.50	Large terminal clusters of brilliant red flowers, green bracts. Dark green elliptic leaves. Plant in shady location, fertile, well-drained, moist soil. So. America. Tropical. 40F. Acanthaceae
80070	Pseuderanthemum alatum Chocolate Plant, Chocolate Soldiers		$7.50	This low growing groundcover has broad coppery brown leaves with silver patches along the midrib and tiny silver dots clustered along the veins. Leaves to 6 inches long and 4½ inches wide. It can grow 1 to 3 feet high and 2 feet wide. Blooming from early summer to fall, the plants are adorned with racemes of small purple flowers. Plant in partial shade to full shade with a moist well-drained soil. Propagate from cuttings or seed. In temperate areas, treat as an annual. From Mexico and Central America. Acanthaceae
PSG3	Pseuderanthemum and Graptophyllum Collection		$17.50	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
80072	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var atropurpureum 'Rubrum' Black-Leaf Shooting Star		$7.50	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
80071	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var atropurpureum 'Tricolor' Wineglow, Red Pseuderanthemum		$7.50	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
80073	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var atropurpureum 'Variegatum'		$7.50	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
69123	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var carruthersii Broad Leaf (Syn.: Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. reticulatum) El Dorado, Golden Net-Bush		$7.50	Green leaves, yellow netting. Upright spires of white flowers dotted pink. Tropical, 50F. Broad leaf form. Acanthaceae
52461	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var carruthersii Narrow Leaf (Syn.: Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. reticulatum) El Dorado, Golden Net-Bush		$7.50	Green leaves, yellow netting. Upright spires of white flowers dotted pink. Tropical, 50F. Narrow leaf form. Acanthaceae
52463	Pseuderanthemum graciflorum 'Twilight'		$7.50	Makes a wonderful conservatory plant or shade plant in the tropics. Small grower with glossy green leaves, blooms heavily in the fall and winter with showy sprays of lavender flowers. No frost. Acanthaceae
52462	Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum Amethyst Stars, Dazzler, Shooting Stars, Purple Glory		$7.50	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
80074	Pseuderanthemum 'Purple Dazzler'		$7.50	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
90250	Ruellia breedlovei Tropical Splendour Ruellia		$9.50	NEW! 2010 - Shade-loving showy tropical shrub with large 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
64126	Ruellia brevifolia 'Alba' (Syn.: Ruellia graecizans 'Alba')		$7.50	This is a selected cultivar with white flowers. South America. Acanthaceae
64125	Ruellia brevifolia 'Red Christmas Pride' (Syn.: Ruellia graecizans 'Red Christmas Pride')		$7.50	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
80059	Ruellia chartacea (Syn.: Ruellia colorata), Red Shrimp Plant Out of Stock		$8.50	Large impressive fiery red bracts with clusters of orange flowers. Dark green foliage. 40F. Acanthaceae
90247	Ruellia conzattii		$8.50	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
64121	Ruellia devosiana Azure Velvet Plant		$7.50	Small foliage similar to Ruellia makoyana with beautiful powder blue flowers. Brazil. (B,W) Acanthaceae
64122	Ruellia elegans		$7.50	Our original offering. Scarlet red flowers produced all year on 2 to 3 foot shrub on tall stems. Part shade. 28F. Acanthaceae
64124	Ruellia elegans 'Coral'		$7.50	Similar to Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' but this new form has flowers that are a coral pink. Acanthaceae
64123	Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' Rio Red Ragin Cajin Ruellia		$7.50	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
64114	Ruellia macrantha Christmas Pride, Brazilian Rose		$7.50	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
64120	Ruellia makoyana Trailing Velvet Plant		$7.50	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
90246	Ruellia maya		$8.50	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
80193	Ruspolia hypocrateriformis Out of Stock		$7.50	Rare small shrub from tropical and southern Africa with 1 inch tubular red flowers in spikes. Blooms over many months in summer. Will grow to 3 feet high and wide in bright shade with rich, moist soil. A nice flowering shrub for the conservatory or greenhouse. Ruspolia hypocrateriformis has smooth leaves with angled stems, compared to the slightly hairy leaves and round stems of Ruspolia seticalyx. Ruspolia hypocrateriformis is also a more robust plant. Otherwise, they are very similar and easily misidentified. USDA zones 9b - 12. Acanthaceae
80192	Ruspolia seticalyx		$7.50	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
64255	Ruttya fruticosa 'Orange Dragon' Out of Stock		$7.50	Clusters of unusual two lipped bright orange flowers with glossy black centers throughout the year. Eastern tropical Africa. 28F. Acanthaceae
64258	Ruttya fruticosa 'Yellow Dragon' Out of Stock		$7.50	Clusters of striking bright yellow flowers with glossy black centers all year. Acanthaceae
80194	Ruttya ovata		$7.50	Unusual South African shrub with dense, many-flowered, terminal clusters of white flowers with purplish red spots in the throat. The very narrow bracteoles and calyx lobes give a fuzzy appearance to the flowers. Grows 6 to 8 feet high. Blooms in summer. Plant in full sun or light shade. Takes some cold down to 28F. USDA zones 9b - 12. Acanthaceae
64230	Ruttyruspolia 'Phyllis Van Heerden'		$7.50	Clusters of star-shaped dusky rose flowers all summer. Compact shrub to 3 feet with small pointed leaves. Plant in light shade with regular irrigation. Hardy to 28F. USDA zones 9b - 12. Considered to be an intergeneric hybrid of Ruspolia hypocrateriformis and Ruttya ovata. Sometimes misidentified and listed as pink ruspolia. Acanthaceae
54265	Sanchezia parvibracteata (Syn.: Sanchezia glaucophylla, Sanchezia nobilis), Small-Bracted Sanchezia		$7.50	Glossy green leaves with bright yellow netting. A selected compact form with small golden tubular flowers, green bracts. 35F. Acanthaceae
54267	Sanchezia sanmartinensis		$9.50	Rare tropical Sanchezia from Peru with solid green leaves covered with short, fine hairs. Tubular red flowers emerge from the russet-red hairy bracts. As with the other Sanchezias, we suggest planting in a frost-free location with rich, moist, well-drained soil in full to part-shade. Too new to know its climate range, but probably USDA zones 10b - 11. Acanthaceae
54266	Sanchezia speciosa (Syn.: Sanchezia spectabilis), Large-Bracted Sanchezia		$7.50	Glossy green leaves with yellow to cream veins with tubular yellow flowers enclosed by russet-red bracts. Great for tropical background planting. This is a tall growing form to 10 feet tall from Ecuador and Peru. Plant in frost free location, rich, moist, well-drained soil in full to part shade. Acanthaceae
72105	Schaueria flavicoma (Syn.: Schaueria calicotricha) Out of Stock		$7.50	Produces 4 inch yellow brush-like bracts with pale yellow flowers. Subshrub to 4 feet. Grow in part shade, moist soil. Brazil. Protect from frost. Acanthaceae
80164	Sciaphyllum amoenum (Syn.: Streblacanthus amoenus), Velvet Cloak Plant Out of Stock		$8.50	Beautiful tropical shrub with rippled velvety leaves with purple undersides to 11 inches long. Very showy. Small light purple flowers on terminal spikes. Grows to 8 feet high, but can be easily pruned to shape for container growing. Needs shade, continuously moist soil. Protect from cold and strong air movement (leaves easily torn). USDA zone 11. Peru. Acanthaceae
75023	Strobilanthes cusia (Syn.: Strobilanthes flaccidifolius), Chinese Rain Bell		$7.50	Medicinal dye plant from eastern Asia. Showy clusters of rosy pink flowers in fall and winter. Part shade, moist soil, needs frost protection. Acanthaceae
65653	Strobilanthes dyerianus Persian Shield Out of Stock		$7.50	A beautiful and unique foliage plant with 6 inch long ovate leaves shimmering with iridescent shades of blue, purple and silver. ¼th inch violet flowers in terminal spikes, compact growth. Very striking. Warm conditions suit it best. Burma. 32F. Acanthaceae
69165	Strobilanthes sp. Orizaba Orizaba Strobilanthes		$7.50	Named after Gary Hammer's nursery near the Orizaba volcano in Mexico, comes this new unidentified Strobilanthes landscape shrub for warm climates. Dark purplish-green leaves to 6 inches long with purple underneath. Grows 6 feet high in partial shade with plenty of moisture. Use as a purplish background shrub. Has surved light frost with no harm in USDA zone 9B. Strobilanthes species are native to Asia. Acanthaceae
90245	Suessenguthia multisetosa (Syn.: Ruellia multisetosa), Columbian Petunia, Bolivian Violet		$7.50	NEW! 2010 - This beautiful sprawling shrub produces bright trumpet-shaped purplish pink flowers in spring to early summer. Can be pruned as a 4 to 5 foot shrub or allowed to scramble with support up to 15 feet. With its deep green foliage and eye-catching 3 inch flowers, it makes a great background shrub in the tropical landscape. Give sun to light shade (best), good drainage, and rich moist soil. Fast growing. Hardy to 30F. Try it as a protected container plant elsewhere. Found growing along stream banks in its native Bolivia. USDA zones 9b - 11. Acanthaceae
66155	Thunbergia battescombei		$7.50	Nearly everblooming with 3 inch electric blue trumpet-shaped flowers with bright yellow throats. 6 inch bright green leaves. Upright or scandent, good in containers or as a garden plant. May be cut back in early spring to make a fountain-shaped perennial. Tropical Africa. 24F. Acanthaceae
66160	Thunbergia erecta King's Mantle		$7.50	Three inch bluish purple flowers with yellow-orange throats. Small leaves, compact, shrubby, upright. Tropical Africa. Hardy to 30F. Acanthaceae
66162	Thunbergia erecta 'Alba'		$7.50	A beautiful pure white form of the species, nodding flowers with yellow-orange throat. Compact. Flowers repeatedly throughout the year. 30F. Acanthaceae
66163	Thunbergia erecta 'Fairy Moon' Out of Stock		$7.50	Soft blue-lavender flowers combined with a yellow throat and white-edged petals. A sport of T. erecta. A robust grower to 3 feet, flowering spring through fall. Probably hardy to 32F. Acanthaceae
66164	Thunbergia erecta 'Granada Purple' (Syn.: Thunbergia erecta 'Blue Moon')		$7.50	Much larger than the species, flowers are violet purple with a yellow throat. Dark green glossy foliage. Possibly a sport of Thunbergia erecta or more likely the species Thunbergia affinis from Africa. For other thunbergias, see listings under Vines and Climbers. Acanthaceae
68915	Thunbergia grandiflora Bengal Clock Vine, Blue Sky Vine Out of Stock		$9.50	Probably the most popular blue flowered vine in the world. This robust twiner produces long hanging clusters of 3 inch sky blue, funnel-shaped flowers, most heavily from fall through spring, effectively displayed against the dense deep green foliage. India. 32F. Acanthaceae
68935	Thunbergia grandiflora 'Augusta Blue' Royal Clock Vine Out of Stock		$9.50	Originally from Kew Gardens, this rare and outstanding selection has been called the most beautiful blue-flowered vine in the world. Leaves are long, fairly narrow, and glossy dark green, somewhat resembling those of Thunbergia mysorensis. Deep blue flowers are 3 inch across and are produced in long hanging clusters. Habit and culture are the same as Thunbergia grandiflora. India. 32F. Acanthaceae
68936	Thunbergia grandiflora 'Variegata' Out of Stock		$9.50	Beautiful cream and green variegated foliage. Profuse flowering with hanging clusters of large blue flowers. Acanthaceae
55920	Thunbergia gregorii Golden Clock Vine Out of Stock		$7.50	Compact climbing vine with 2 inch bright golden orange flowers all year. Soft triangular leaves. Can be used as hanging basket, on trellis or ground cover. Easy, vigorous. Acanthaceae
69137	Thunbergia laurifolia Laurel Clock Vine Out of Stock		$9.50	Similar to Thunbergia grandiflora, but leaves are stiff, narrowly lanceolate. Blue-lavender flowers on this vigorous vine are more free-flowering over a longer season. Plant in full sun. Protect from frost. Native to Southeast Asia. Acanthaceae
68943	Thunbergia mysorensis Out of Stock		$9.50	Which flowering vine is the most beautiful of all? A great number of growers from around the world have chosen this one. In flower almost every day of the year, a mature specimen bears hundreds of 3 inch yellow and russet red flowers in spectacularly long hanging chains, and so is a natural for greenhouse rafters and tall arbors. Leaves are 5 to 6 inches long, and handsome dark glossy green, and the plant is more delicate in appearance than its blue flowered cousins. Successful outdoors in both subtropical and tropical climates. Hardy to 28F. Acanthaceae
72883	Whitfieldia longifolia White Candles Out of Stock		$7.50	Upright evergreen shrub with large heads of white flowers, glossy green leaves. As a potted plant it is compact and bushy. Needs bright light but not direct sun, and rich soil. Africa. Acanthaceae