These starter plants are less than 12 inches tall when we ship them. Pictures used for this web store depict mature plants of the correct species. LATIN NAME: RUELLIA BRITTONIANA 'CHI CHI' Handsome narrow, dark green foliage covers the tall stems, topped with pink petunia-like flowers. Thrives in a variety of conditions. Plant toward the rear of a border or as the centerpiece of a mixed container. Herbaceous perennial. Amount of Sunlight: Partial to full sun Amount of Water: Once established, needs only occasional water. Soil Conditions: Well drained Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-10 Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Please read the following terms of the sale completely: Terms of the sale: The customer agrees to all the following when purchasing from Carlo’s Plant Farm. All sales are final. All orders are insured against damage or loss. The customer assumes all risk of loss or damage once USPS takes possession. If the order is damaged in any way during shipping, the customer agrees to file an insurance claim. Carlo’s Plant Farm agrees to assist the customer in filling out the form. Once your order is shipped, we offer no cancellation refund at all. We reserve the right to delay shipping due to extreme heat or cold If you are unhappy with your order for any reason you agree to contact us as soon as possible. The customer agrees not to publish a negative review before contacting us. If you post a negative review before contacting us we will demand you to take down the review and remind the customer of this terms of sale agreement In purchasing from Carlo's Plant Farm, the customer acknowledges, understands, and agrees with all the above terms of the sale. Please be advised that we are showing negative reviews to our legal team to protect our business. Govern yourself accordingly. Please do not leave a negative review without contacting us first. Our goal is to serve our customers and satisfy them, we have a wonderful system for handling problems if we fall short. If you feel you must vent your grievance after all private efforts have failed to satisfy you, then a truthful review is appropriate. If you like the product and the service, then please let the world know by using the review system.