Ruellia 'Katie'

 

Ruellia brittoniana 

Acanyhaceae

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Form: Sub-shrub
Seasonality: Perennial
Size: 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide

Flowers: Lavender-blue throughout warm part of year
Leaves: Opposite located narrow dark green to 3 inches long, 3/4 inches wide
Fruit: Seed

Range/Origin: Mexico; southern - southwestern U.S.
Hardiness: Sunset zones 8 - 9; 12 - 24

Comments: Low litter, No thorns

 

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Water: Regular water
  • Soil: Sandy, well drained
  • Propagation: Seed
  • Maintenance: Minimal

 

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