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Katie Ruellia Plant

12.99
  • - Mexican Petunia
  • - Height: 6-12 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 8-11
  • - Exposure: Part Sun-Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Katie Ruellia Plant
Plant Features

Our Katie Ruellia plant has soft, mounding, willow-like foliage on which pretty lavender-hued, trumpet-shaped blossoms with petunia-like petals await the arrival of the hummingbirds, butterflies and the oh-so important honey bee. This improved variety will bloom throughout a long season and will not require deadheading unless grown in a consistently warm and moist area where it can become invasive. Extremely drought-tolerant once established!

Our Ruellia (Mexican Petunia) Plants are grown with care and free from harmful pesticides, ensuring they are a safe and vibrant addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Best planted in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for mature growth and spreading

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5
  • - Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates wet, boggy conditions as well

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water thoroughly when first planted, keeping the soil consistently moist
  • - Once established, Ruellia is drought-tolerant but prefers regular watering during dry periods

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth and blooming
  • - Avoid over-fertilizing, as Ruellia performs well even in lean soil conditions

Pruning and Training:

  • - Trim back in late winter to encourage fresh growth in spring
  • - Deadhead spent flowers to keep the plant looking tidy, though Ruellia flowers bloom continuously

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Generally pest-free but may attract aphids or spider mites in dry conditions
  • - Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues in overly damp conditions

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from spring to fall with trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 8-11, tolerates heat, humidity, and periods of drought

Companion Plants for Ruellia:

  • - Lavender: Complements Ruellia with its fragrant, drought-tolerant foliage and purple blooms
  • - Salvia: Adds spikes of blue or purple flowers that contrast beautifully with Ruellia’s trumpet-shaped blooms
  • - Coreopsis: Provides bright yellow flowers that create a striking contrast with Ruellia’s vibrant blooms
  • - Echinacea: Complements Ruellia with its bold, daisy-like blooms and pollinator appeal
  • - Achillea: Offers clusters of long-lasting flowers that pair beautifully with Ruellia’s continuous blooms
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 4+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread 6-10 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Lavender, Purple
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Pollinator Garden, Xeriscape Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Ground Cover
Pet Friendly No
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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Katie Ruellia

They always ship the best quality of plants

From anonymous | July 10, 2014


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