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Ruellia brittoniana 'Blanca'

White Dwarf Ruellia

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A shrubby perennial grows quickly to 1' x 1'. It has narrow dark green leaves. Rapid. Will bloom during warm months with 2" white flowers. Will reseed if moisture available from splitting seed pods. Full sun or partial shade. This plant is frost tender. Great for small areas.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.