Ruellia brittoniana |
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Mexican Ruellia |
A shrubby perennial grows to 3' x 3'. Sometimes with narrow leaves sometimes with wider ones. Blooms spring to fall with 2" purple flowers. Will reseed if moisture is available. Full sun or partial shade. Attracts butterflies.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.