This compact herbaceous perennial has long, narrow, dark green leaves and blooms heavily during the warm months with showy tubular, petunia-like blue flowers. Plant in full sun or part shade, and provide moderate irrigation. Seedlings without the compact habit may come up in moist soils. Cut plants back in late winter to remove frost damage and encourage new growth.
Ruellia brittoniana ‘Katie’ (Blue Dwarf Ruellia)
Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie'
Blue Dwarf Ruellia
This compact herbaceous perennial has long, narrow, dark green leaves and blooms heavily during the warm months with showy tubular, petunia-like blue flowers. Plant in full sun or part shade, and provide moderate irrigation. Seedlings without the compact habit may come up in moist soils. Cut plants back in late winter to remove frost damage and encourage new growth.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Season | Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1 (ft) |
| Spread | 2 (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Mass Planting |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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