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Ruellia, Softseed Wild Petunia, White Ruellia 'Alba'

Ruelliamalacosperma

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Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ruellia (roo-EL-ee-uh)
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Species
malacosperma (mal-uh-ko-SPER-muh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cordele, Georgia

West Monroe, Louisiana

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Belton, Texas

Fate, Texas

Houston, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

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saltcedar
Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | positive

This Ruellia like many can self sow with abandon and spread by running rootstocks.
Best to contain it with a solid barrier unless ...Read More

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