Florida Bluebells -
(Ruellia tweediana 'Purple Showers')
Perennial Plants
Other Common Names: Purple Showers Mexican Petunia, Desert Petunia , Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells, Ruellia Brittoniana
Family: Acanthaceae Genus: Ruellia Species: tweediana Cultivar: 'Purple Showers'
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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
This plant can be invasive in some regions. If you see a white, sugar-like substance on the leaves and stems of Ruellia, it could be erineum, a growth distortion caused by tiny mites called eriophyid mites. This will usually not cause too much harm to the plant other than some distorted leaves which can be pruned off.
Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
Purple Showers Mexican Petunia prefers a site consistently damp to wet soils. It can even be grown in containers in the garden pond. When established, it will tolerate dry periods but may need supplemental irrigation in prolonged drought during summer. In some regions, this plant can be invasive.
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