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Ruellia peninsularis

Baja Ruellia

Plant photo of: Ruellia peninsularis
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen rounded shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x4'. Purple bell shaped flowers 1" across spring to fall. Small medium green leaves. In frost free areas, this is a low maintenance shrub. Full sun for best form but tolerates some shade. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Native to southern Baja California and Sonora.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.