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Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie'
(Mexican Dwarf White Petunia)
(Mexican Dwarf White Petunia)
Family: Acathanceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 1-2'
Spacing: 1-1.5'
Blooms: White, funnel-shaped, clusters, mid-Spring--frost
Foliage: 2-5" long, dark green, narrow, sword-shaped, metallic tinge
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates drought tolerant
Water: Moist- Low
Uses: Groundcover, rock garden, edging, along walkways/driveways, borders, containers, butterfly garden, mass plant
Propagation: Seeds, rootball divisions, stem cuttings
Insects/Disease: None
Family: Acathanceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 1-2'
Spacing: 1-1.5'
Blooms: White, funnel-shaped, clusters, mid-Spring--frost
Foliage: 2-5" long, dark green, narrow, sword-shaped, metallic tinge
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates drought tolerant
Water: Moist- Low
Uses: Groundcover, rock garden, edging, along walkways/driveways, borders, containers, butterfly garden, mass plant
Propagation: Seeds, rootball divisions, stem cuttings
Insects/Disease: None
Comments: Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie' or Mexican Dwarf White Petunia
is a low-growing plant with a medium, clumping growth habit. It is a vigorous groundcover and often used as edging plants. From mid-Spring till frost, clusters of lovely funnel-shaped flowers appear on top of the plant. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by its nectar-rich blossoms. Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie' has dark green narrow, sword-shaped foliage with a metallic tinge to it. It is easily propagated from seeds, stem cuttings or rootball divisions. Mexican Dwarf White Petunia thrives best in well-drained soil in a sunny to part shade environment. It is low maintenance and tolerates drought well when established. Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie' is heat loving. It self sows readily and soon forms a nice clump. Mass plant Mexican Dwarf White Petunia in borders, or as edging plants along walkways or driveways or a showy display. It is an excellent groundcover for the dry area of the garden and soon covers a barren area quickly. Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie' can also be container cultivated. It is eye-catching and continuously blooms its heart out in the Summer landscape. Mexican Dwarf White Petunia is also available in violet or pink form.
USDA Zones: 7-11
Comments: Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie' or Mexican Dwarf White Petunia
is a low-growing plant with a medium, clumping growth habit. It is a vigorous groundcover and often used as edging plants. From mid-Spring till frost, clusters of lovely funnel-shaped flowers appear on top of the plant. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by its nectar-rich blossoms. Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie' has dark green narrow, sword-shaped foliage with a metallic tinge to it. It is easily propagated from seeds, stem cuttings or rootball divisions. Mexican Dwarf White Petunia thrives best in well-drained soil in a sunny to part shade environment. It is low maintenance and tolerates drought well when established. Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie' is heat loving. It self sows readily and soon forms a nice clump. Mass plant Mexican Dwarf White Petunia in borders, or as edging plants along walkways or driveways or a showy display. It is an excellent groundcover for the dry area of the garden and soon covers a barren area quickly. Ruellia brittoniana 'White Katie' can also be container cultivated. It is eye-catching and continuously blooms its heart out in the Summer landscape. Mexican Dwarf White Petunia is also available in violet or pink form.
USDA Zones: 7-11
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