Katie's Dwarf Ruellia - White
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Ruellia simplex 'Katie White'
The Mexican petunia, also known as Texas petunia, is a vigorous, shrubby, woody-based, rhizomatous perennial usually grown annually in areas north of USDA Zone 8. It is originally native to Mexico, but it has spread from gardens. It has become naturalized in parts of the southeastern U.S., from South Carolina to Texas, as well as in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Katie Dwarf White Mexican Petunia is a lovely dwarf perennial that produces numerous white, trumpet-shaped flowers nestled among narrow, dark green glossy foliage from spring to frost. This resilient perennial is ideal for a border ground cover or in containers. Ruellia flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
If your dwarf Mexican Petunias grow too tall or become leggy, trim them back to a few inches above the ground, and they will quickly regrow and resume flowering. Once well established, these plants are drought-resistant but can also thrive in poorly drained, moist sites. While they can tolerate shade, they tend to flower best when grown in sunny areas.
Height: 6"-12"
Spread: 8"-12"
Bloom: May-November
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium-Moist
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
