Ruellia simplex 'Katie'

Also Known As

Ruellia brittonia 'Blue Katie'
Ruellia brittonia 'Katie Blue'
Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie Purple'
Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie'
Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie' [Dwarf Purple]
Ruellia caerulea 'Blue Katie'
Ruellia caerulea 'Katie Blue'
Ruellia tweediana 'Blue Katie'
Ruellia tweediana 'Katie Blue'
Ruellia tweediana 'Katie Purple'
Desert Petunia
Dwarf Ruellia
Florida Bluebells
Katie Blue Desert Petunia
Katie Blue Dwarf Ruellia
Katie Blue Florida Bluebells
Katie Blue Mexican Blue Bells
Katie Blue Mexican Petunia
Katie Blue Ruellia
Katie Dwarf Mexican Petunia
Katie Purple Mexican Petunia
Katie's Dwarf Ruellia
Mexican Blue Bells
Mexican Petunia

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Ruellia simplex 'Katie' plant details

Ruellia simplex 'Katie' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruellia simplex 'Katie'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruellia simplex 'Katie'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Full Sun. Outdoor. Blue & Purplish Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

A lovely dwarf perennial Mexican Petunia with lavender-blue blooms from spring until frost. It makes a great border, or groundcover, and does well in containers. It is very heat and drought tolerant once established.