Ruellia brittoniana 'Blanca' |
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White Dwarf Ruellia |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.