General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 18-24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Other: 2-sectioned capsule
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Readily self-seeds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Ruellia bourgaei
  • Synonym: Ruellia dipteracanthus

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Location: Botanical Garden Copenhagen
Date: 2017-03-22
Location: Botanical Garden Copenhagen
Date: 2017-03-22

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