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Dwarf Mexican Petunia
Dwarf Mexican Petunia
(
Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie'; Ruellia simplex ‘Katie’
)
Master Gardener Notes
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Texas SuperStar. Blooms June to September. ‘Katie' is a dwarf herbaceous form of the shrubby, Mexican native species. It is a vigorous, clump-forming plant which typically grows in a mound to 1’ tall spreading to 1’ wide.
Category:
Ground Cover,Seasonal Color
Life Cycle:
perennial
Foliage:
deciduous
Flower Color:
Bluish-purple
Friut Bearing?
No
Fragrant?
No
Water Needs:
medium
Sun Exposture:
Full Sun,Partial Sun
Size and Spacing:
1’ tall x 1’ wide
Best Time to Plant:
Spring
Pests or Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. ‘Katie’ is reportedly less invasive than species plants.
Propagation:
Division
Special Interest:
Butterflies,Drought Tolerant
Related Links:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Texas Superstar