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Ruellia, Desert Petunia
Scientific Name: Ruellia brittoniana Leonard
Family: Acanthaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8-9,14-30 USDA: 9-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Grows better with light shade in Phoenix, but then doesn't bloom very well Origin: Mexico, naturalized in some parts of western USA Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub to 3 feet (90 cm) Watering Needs: Regular water Propagation: Seeds (will self seed), divisions, cuttings

Propagation:
Will self-seed and can be invasive. Cuttings in spring are easy.