Photo by Almost Eden
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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
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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Almost Eden
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Ruellia simplex 'Katie'
Gardening facts about Ruellia simplex 'Katie' plant
How to Grow Ruellia simplex 'Katie'
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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