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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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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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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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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