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Red flower

comments (3) October 15th, 2010 in gallery

Ginny_Starr Ginny_Starr, member
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I purchased this potted plant at a roadside stand in S.C.  It grew fast and had beautiful red flowers until the leaves suddenly turned yellow and it died.  I would like to identify it so I might be able to find another one. 

Thanks.

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Ginny_Starr writes: I'm certain that my particular plant died, rather than turning dormant (it was June or July). I suspect it could have been a fungus in the soil - maybe I over watered it...
But in checking the internet for ruellia elegans, I do believe that is my answer. Thank you both ever so much. Next spring I will look for a source to order a plant or two, and, since I live in TN in zone 6, will keep them in a pot and see if I can keep them alive inside my home during the winter. Posted: 10:07 am on October 16th
sjs867 writes: It is a perennial. Aré you sure it died or could it just be dormant? Posted: 6:15 pm on October 15th
sjs867 writes: It looks like Ruellia elegans to me. Posted: 6:05 pm on October 15th
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