Rabbit Ears Plant

Ruttya Fruticosa

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Overview

Ruttya fruticosa, commonly known as 'Rabbit Ears,' is a distinctive shrub featuring vibrant, two-lipped flowers resembling rabbit ears. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and width. Preferring well-draining soil, this evergreen offers continuous blooms mainly in summer and fall. Its rapid growth and drought tolerance make it ideal for striking accents or hedges in USDA zones 9-11. Pruning maintains shape and encourages flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — two-lipped flowers resembling rabbit ears

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Ft.
Mature width: 3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family: Acanthaceae

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Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — perennial for full or half; it should be handled carefully as it is toxic when ingested

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — perennial with orange blooms; producing unique two-lipped

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — Pruning maintains shape and encourages flowering; originating from Eastern Africa, image 53

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — Its rapid growth and drought tolerance make it ideal for striking accents or hedges in USDA zones 9-11, image 52

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — Preferring well-draining soil, this evergreen offers continuous blooms mainly in summer and fall; its showy, image 51

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — scientifically known as Ruttya fruticosa; it is best planted in well-drained soil with a pH ranging from, image 54

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — this perennial is both heat-tolerant and relatively drought-resistant once established; offering a striking, image 57

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — is an enchanting shrub that presents a distinctive and vibrant addition to any landscape design; orange, image 55

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — allowing it to form a lush; adding dynamic wildlife interest to the setting, image 58

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — Originating from Eastern Africa; pruning maintains shape and encourages flowering, image 56

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — dark green leaves that typically measure around 2 to 3 inches long; thriving in full sun to partial shade, image 59

Rabbit Ears Plant (Ruttya Fruticosa) — offering a striking contrast to its peculiar flowers; this perennial is both heat-tolerant and relatively, image 60

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