Ruttya fruticosa 'Yellow' (Rabbits ears)

Ruttya fruticosa 'Yellow' close up of golden yellow flower clusters with dark centers
Ruttya fruticosa 'Yellow' clusters of golden yellow flower with dark central markings.

Botanical name: Ruttya fruticosa

Common name: Rabbits ears

Cultivar: Yellow

Family: Acanthaceae

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Yellow variety. Blooms in winter-spring. See orange variety. Flower resembles rabbit's ears. Beautiful vining shrub covered with very unusual flowers resembling rabbit's head with ears. This plant is relatively rare. The flowers look like 1-2 inch hummingbirds with their wings swept back or, from the front, like rabbits ears. They are full of and drip nectar.

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