Common name: Desert Petunia, Florida Bluebells, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells, Langdhrei angangba (Manipuri)

Botanical name: Ruellia brittoniana Family: Acanthaceae (ruellia family)

Despite the name, this plant is not related to the usual garden petunia at all - rather, it belongs to the ruellia genus. Desert petunia is an
extremely tough, drought-resistant plant with a long bloom period. is a tender evergreen perennial that forms colonies of stemmy stalks
standing 3 ft in height and of indeterminate width. The strong semi-woody stalks are distinctly vertical in aspect and hold attractive dark
green, leaves oppositely at the nodes. The lance-shaped leaves are to 6-12 in in length and 1.3-1.9 cm wide. When grown under hot sunny
conditions the foliage assumes a metallic bluish cast. The blossoms are blue, trumpet shaped and about 1.5-2 in in diameter and are borne
at the tips of the stems. Varieties with white, pink, and many shades of blue are available, as are dwarf versions that form clumps that are
about 8-12 in in height.
Portulaca 'All Aglow' is a specially bred hybrid of Portulaca. The double flowers flaunt a
striking combination of yellow and orange-red. Shortly after sun up, 'All Aglow' opens its
flowers. The blooms are profuse and intense all sun hours. Near dawn and all night, the
flowers close. Just plant 'All Aglow' to provide sun in your land or in your pots or in
hanging baskets. No fuss for food. No fuss for water. Blooms every day
Common name: Portulaca 'All Aglow'
Botanical name: Portulaca spp. Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane family)
ommon name: Shrimp Plant
Botanical name: Justicia brandegeana Family: Acanthaceae (ruellia family)
Shrimp plant, (formerly Beleperone; Family Acanthaceae), is a commonly cultivated shrub of Southern California
that has showy, red bracts. The white flower, which has internal markings, projects from the bracts, and the entire
inflorescence looks somewhat like a shrimp. Red bracts here are attractants for hummingbirds as pollinators.
Many members of the ruellia family have showy bracts. The Shrimp Plants will take full sun, but the blossoms will
not last as long. It can be grown as an erect shrub by pruning it. Propagation is by cuttings, division and seeds.
Watering Needs: Moderate to abundant water, needs rich soil, doesn't tolerate much salt, the leaves drop if the
plant does not get enough water.