Katie's Dwarf Ruellia - Purple
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Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie'
The Dwarf Mexican Petunia, also known as Katie Blue, is a compact and cheerful perennial that adds color to any garden. Its deep, bluish-purple trumpet-shaped flowers and glossy dark green foliage make it a beautiful addition from spring to frost. It's great for borders, ground covers, and container gardens.
One of the best things about the Dwarf Mexican Petunia is its long-lasting blooms. These reliable perennials flower for an extended period, serving as a great alternative to traditional border plants like Monkey Grass and Liriope. In milder winter climates, they can even remain evergreen and bloom year-round.
The plants may die back in areas with colder winters, but they can be combined with winter-growing bulbs like Spanish Bluebells for a continuous display of color in the garden. If the plants become too tall or leggy, cut them back to a few inches above the ground, and they will quickly regrow and continue blooming.
Dwarf Mexican Petunias are drought-resistant and can thrive in well-drained and moist areas. While they can tolerate shade, they will produce the best flowers in sunny locations.
Height: 6" -12"
Spread: 8" -12"
Bloom: May-September
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 8, 9, 10
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.
