Ragin’ Cajun™ Ruellia
Ruellia elegans Ragin' Cajun™
Vivid red flowers and a low growth habit. A tough little plant that’s easy to grow and holds up well through heat and humidity. Use in beds, pots and planters.
Features
| Bloom/Feature | Vivid red flowers from late spring through summer |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| USDA Zones | 7B,8,9,10,11 |
| Zone Detail | Hardy to 5 F - Annual in colder zones |
| Key Features | heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf |
| Use | border, container, groundcover, mass planting |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom Season | spring, summer |
| Dimension | 12-14" H x mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to fast growth |
Care
| Water | Allow to dry between waterings |
| Soil Type | Well-drained garden soil |
| Fertilizer | Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers |
| Pruning | Prune as desired, but not required |
Planting Instructions
water before planting
plant in full sun
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1’-2’ above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants; fertilize in spring
