Ruttya fruticosa
| Jammy Mouth | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Ruttya |
| Species: | R. fruticosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Ruttya fruticosa Lindau | |
Ruttya fruticosa, also known as jammy mouth or jêmbekkie,[1] is a shrub which is native to Africa.
Seasonal Blooming
The flower blooms usually bloom during late spring/early summer, mid summer, and late summer/early fall. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. It has average water needs. In addition, it requires a pH range 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic). They have a varying colour, ranging from orange to dark pink/violet.
Description
Height: 4–6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 36-48 in. (90–120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
References
- ↑ "Genus: Ruttya". Iziko Museums of Cape Town. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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