Ruella Ragin Cajun

Ruellia elegans 'Ragin' Cajun', commonly known as Red Ruellia or Brazilian Petunia, is a herbaceous perennial celebrated for its vivid red, tubular flowers that bloom profusely from mid-spring until frost. The plant features attractive, soft green, semi-fuzzy foliage and maintains a compact, mounding habit, making it a standout in various garden settings. 

Grow Zone:

• USDA Zones 8a–11b (Perennial) 

Height and Width:

• Height: 12–24 inches
• Spread: 12–24 inches 

Uses:

• Garden borders and flower beds
• Containers and patio pots
• Pollinator gardens (attracts butterflies and hummingbirds)
• Cottage gardens
• Rock gardens

Native Range: Native to Brazil. 

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun to dappled shade.
• Soil: Average, rich, well-drained soil. 
• Water: Regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist; drought-tolerant once established. 
• Temperature: Tolerates light frost but dies back at about 28°F. 
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to support vigorous growth and flowering.

Care Tips:

• Pests: Generally pest-resistant; however, watch for aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. 
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. In cooler climates, consider growing 'Ragin' Cajun' in containers to bring indoors during frost periods.

'Ragin' Cajun' is an excellent addition to gardens seeking vibrant color and pollinator attraction, offering extended blooming periods and adaptability to various garden settings.

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.