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90414  

Acanthus sennii




Acanthus sennii

$10.95  

This rare African Acanthus from Ethiopia has attention-getting spikes of bright orange-red exotic flowers in fall. Spreading 3 to 5 foot shrub with attractive holly-like silver veined dark green leaves armed with vicious spines (be careful). The tops are frost hardy to the mid 20's, dying back and resprouting in the spring. Mulch in colder climates. Drought tolerant when established. Needs part to full sun and good drainage. USDA zones 8b - 11. Acanthaceae


90204  

Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii

Desert Honeysuckle, Texas Firecracker



Anisacanthus quadrifidus var wrightii

$8.95  

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




Aphelandra scheideana

$8.95  

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. USDA zones 9b - 11. Acanthaceae


69071  

Aphelandra sinclairiana

Coral Aphelandra



Aphelandra sinclairiana

$9.95  

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. USDA zones 10b - 11. Acanthaceae


90094  

Barleria obtusa

Bush Violet



Barleria obtusa

$8.95  

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




Barleria oenotheroides

$8.95  

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



Barleria repens Pink

$8.95  

This cultivar is characterized by its 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



Barleria repens Purple Prince

$8.95  

'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



Barleria repens Rosea

$8.95  

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 ground cover, 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


50305  

Brillantaisia owariensis

(Syn.: Brillantaisia nitens, Brillantaisia nyanzarum), Tropical Giant Salvia



Brillantaisia owariensis

$8.95  

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'




Dianthera nodosa Brazil

$8.95  

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



Dicliptera suberecta

$8.95  

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



Duvernoia aconitiflora

$8.95  

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



Dyschoriste hygrophyllodes

$8.95  

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



Ecbolium viride

$8.95  

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



Eranthemum nigrum

$8.95  

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




Eranthemum pulchellum

$8.95  

Terminal clusters of electric blue flowers in winter, dark green foliage. Acanthaceae


51501  

Eranthemum wattii




Eranthemum wattii

$8.95  

Similar to Eranthemum pulchellum but with a deeper purple flower. Prefers a rich soil, semi-shade and frost protection. Colorful greenhouse plant. India. Acanthaceae


GPS3  

Graptophyllum and Pseuderanthemum Collection




Graptophyllum and Pseuderanthemum Collection

$21.95  

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


80065  

Graptophyllum pictum 'Alba Variegata'

Variegated Caricature Plant



Graptophyllum pictum Alba Variegata

$8.95  

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



Graptophyllum pictum Aurea Marginata

$8.95  

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



Graptophyllum pictum Bronze

$8.95  

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



Graptophyllum pictum Chocolate

$8.95  

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



Graptophyllum pictum Eldorado

$8.95  

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



Graptophyllum pictum Tricolor

$8.95  

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



Hemigraphis alternata

$8.95  

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


90338  

Hemigraphis minima




Hemigraphis minima

$8.95  

Dense spreading tropical groundcover with beautiful 1 inch dark green leaves colored maroon on the reverse. Spreading growth habit to 1 foot high. Flowers not notable. In the U.S., this plant is uncommon. However, it is widely used as an aquarium plant in Eastern Europe. Grows in shade with ample moisture. Makes a nice groundcover in a conservatory or greenhouse or planted in a hanging basket. Probably not frost tolerant. Our guess is USDA Zones 10 - 11. Native to SE Asia. Unfortunately, we are not able to verify its correct botanical name. Acanthaceae


69146  

Justicia adhatoda

(Syn.: Adhatoda vasica)



Justicia adhatoda

$8.95  

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



Justicia aurea

$8.95  

Medium shrub with extraordinary foot long terminal spikes of golden yellow flowers. Acanthaceae


69086  

Justicia betonica




Justicia betonica

$8.95  

Bushy shrub, upright white bracts with green netting. White flowers turn pink with age. Acanthaceae


51889  

Justicia brandegeana 'Mutant'

Mutant Shrimp Plant



Justicia brandegeana Mutant

$8.95  

Erect spikes of deep burnished red bracts with deep pink lipped flowers. Acanthaceae


80163  

Justicia brandegeana 'Pink'

Pink Shrimp Plant



Justicia brandegeana Pink

$8.95  

A different form of the popular shrimp plant that has rosy pink floral bracts, and tubular pink flowers. Acanthaceae


51893  

Justicia brandegeana 'Variegata'

Variegated Shrimp Plant



Justicia brandegeana Variegata

$8.95  

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'

Yellow Queen Shrimp Plant



Justicia brandegeana Yellow Queen

$8.95  

This popular selection has chartreuse-yellow bracts and white flowers. Acanthaceae


51898  

Justicia carnea 'Radiant'

(Syn.: Justicia carnea 'Huntington Form'), Radiant Brazilian Plume Flower



Justicia carnea Radiant

$8.95  

A more compact Justicia carnea variety growing 3 to 4 feet high with striking salmon-rose pink flowers and deep green, red backed foliage. Blooms midsummer to fall. Cut back in spring to encourage new growth. Plant in part to full shade with ample water and rich soil. Can be grown as an indoor or greenhouse plant in cold climates. Native to South America. Hardy to 28F. USDA zones 9 - 12. Acanthaceae


51886  

Justicia leonardii

Orange Justicia, Summer Sun Justicia



Justicia leonardii

$8.95  

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




Justicia rizzinii

$8.95  

Yellow tipped orange flowers in great abundance during winter. Tiny leaves, cascading shrub. Acanthaceae


51883  

Justicia sericea 'Inca Queen'




Justicia sericea Inca Queen

$8.95  

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


51890  

Justicia sp. Pink Parfait




Justicia sp Pink Parfait

$8.95  

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



Justicia spicigera

$8.95  

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'




Justicia spicigera Sidicaro

$8.95  

With an abundance of flaming bright orange flowers, this unusual 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



Louteridium mexicanum

$13.95  

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




Mackaya bella

$8.95  

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




Megaskepasma erythrochlamys

$8.95  

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



Metarungia longistrobus

$8.95  

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



Odontonema callistachyum Lavender

$8.95  

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



Odontonema callistachyum Purple

$8.95  

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



Odontonema cuspidatum

$8.95  

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



Pachystachys lutea

$8.95  

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



Pachystachys spicata

$8.95  

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



Pseuderanthemum alatum

$8.95  

This low growing ground cover 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




Pseuderanthemum and Graptophyllum Collection

$21.95  

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



Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var atropurpureum Rubrum

$8.95  

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



Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var atropurpureum Tricolor

$8.95  

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'




Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var atropurpureum Variegatum

$8.95  

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



Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var carruthersii Broad Leaf

$8.95  

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



Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var carruthersii Narrow Leaf

$8.95  

Green leaves, yellow netting. Upright spires of white flowers dotted pink. Tropical, 50F. Narrow leaf form. Acanthaceae


52463  

Pseuderanthemum graciflorum 'Twilight'




Pseuderanthemum graciflorum Twilight

$8.95  

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



Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum

$8.95  

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 Variegated'




Pseuderanthemum Purple Dazzler Variegated

$8.95  

Showy small erect shrub with variegated leaves of green, pink, purple, and white and 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. Incorrectly offered elsewhere as Barleria obtusa or B. cristata 'Purple Dazzler'. This tender tropical shrub needs protection from frost. Acanthaceae


90250  

Ruellia breedlovei

Tropical Splendour Ruellia



Ruellia breedlovei

$8.95  

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')



Ruellia brevifolia Alba

$8.95  

This is a selected cultivar with white flowers. South America. Acanthaceae


64125  

Ruellia brevifolia 'Red Christmas Pride'

(Syn.: Ruellia graecizans 'Red Christmas Pride')



Ruellia brevifolia Red Christmas Pride

$8.95  

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



Ruellia chartacea

$9.95  

Large impressive fiery red bracts with clusters of orange flowers. Dark green foliage. 40F. Acanthaceae


90247  

Ruellia conzattii




Ruellia conzattii

$8.95  

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



Ruellia devosiana

$8.95  

Small foliage similar to Ruellia makoyana with beautiful powder blue flowers. Suitable for a hanging basket or tropical ground cover. Brazil. (B,W) Acanthaceae


64122  

Ruellia elegans




Ruellia elegans

$8.95  

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'




Ruellia elegans Coral

$8.95  

Similar to Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' but with flowers that are a coral pink. Acanthaceae


64123  

Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red'

Rio Red Ragin Cajin Ruellia



Ruellia elegans Rio Red

$8.95  

A 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 ground cover. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. USDA zones 8 - 10. Acanthaceae


64120  

Ruellia makoyana

Trailing Velvet Plant



Ruellia makoyana

$8.95  

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 or tropical ground cover. A popular favorite. Brazil. 28F. (B,W) Acanthaceae


90246  

Ruellia maya




Ruellia maya

$8.95  

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


64230  

Ruttyruspolia 'Phyllis Van Heerden'




Ruttyruspolia Phyllis Van Heerden

$8.95  

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



Sanchezia parvibracteata

$8.95  

Glossy green leaves with bright yellow netting. A selected compact form with small golden tubular flowers, green bracts. 35F. Acanthaceae


54267  

Sanchezia sanmartinensis




Sanchezia sanmartinensis

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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



Sanchezia speciosa

$8.95  

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)



Schaueria flavicoma

$8.95  

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


65653  

Strobilanthes dyerianus

Persian Shield



Strobilanthes dyerianus

$8.95  

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



Strobilanthes sp Orizaba

$8.95  

Named after Gary Hammer's nursery near the Orizaba volcano in Mexico, comes this 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 survived 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



Suessenguthia multisetosa

$8.95  

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




Thunbergia battescombei

$8.95  

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



Thunbergia erecta

$8.95  

Three inch bluish purple flowers with yellow-orange throats. Small leaves, compact, shrubby, upright. Tropical Africa. Hardy to 30F. Acanthaceae


66164  

Thunbergia erecta 'Granada Purple'

(Syn.: Thunbergia erecta 'Blue Moon')



Thunbergia erecta Granada Purple

$8.95  

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



Thunbergia grandiflora

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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


68936  

Thunbergia grandiflora 'Variegata'




Thunbergia grandiflora Variegata

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Beautiful cream and green variegated foliage. Profuse flowering with hanging clusters of large blue flowers. Acanthaceae


55920  

Thunbergia gregorii

Golden Clock Vine



Thunbergia gregorii

$9.95  

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


68943  

Thunbergia mysorensis




Thunbergia mysorensis

$10.95  

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





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