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    Ruellia 'Black Beauty'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-10"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Ruellia 'Black Beauty' plant details

    Ruellia 'Black Beauty' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with black foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruellia 'Black Beauty'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: deciduous black
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruellia 'Black Beauty'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ruellia 'Black Beauty' plant

    How to Grow Ruellia 'Black Beauty'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Flower Color

      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 4'-8'

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    • regular - occasional
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Ruellia macrantha

    aka Brazilian Rose, Christmas Pride

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Ruellia elegans

    aka Brazilian Petunia, Elegant Ruellia, Wild Petunia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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