Purple Ruellia
Ruellia simplex
Purple ruellia attracts butterflies.
THE BASICS
Type: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Hardiness: 15°F
Water: Low to Moderate
Native to: Mexico
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate-fast
Mature Height: 3 feet
Mature Width: 3 feet
Mature Form: Upright shrub
FOLIAGE
Semievergreen
Color: Dark green
Texture: Coarse
WILDLIFE
Butterflies
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Purple
Season: spring, fall
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Attracts Wildlife
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Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert