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Ruellia simplex 'White Katie'

Also Known As

  • Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie's White'
  • Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie'
  • Katie's White Desert Petunia
  • Katie's White Mexican Petunia
  • White Katie Mexican Petunia
  • White Katie Ruellia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Ruellia simplex 'White Katie' plant details

Ruellia simplex 'White Katie' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruellia simplex 'White Katie'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruellia simplex 'White Katie'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely dwarf perennial Mexican Petunia with bright white flowers from spring to frost. It makes a great border, or groundcover, and does well in containers. A very heat-and-drought tolerant plant once established.

Gardening facts about Ruellia simplex 'White Katie' plant

How to Grow Ruellia simplex 'White Katie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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