Water Bluebell, Creeping Ruellia, Trailing Ruellia
Ruellia squarrosa (Water Bluebell) is a low-growing, frost tender perennial with petunia-like, crepe-paper, violet-blue flowers in summer and ruffled, willowy, dark purplish-green leaves. Favored by water gardeners, it is often grown as an aquatic plant in water gardens or small ponds. It also does fine in a rather dry garden and can be grown as a groundcover.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruellia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruellia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
How many Ruellia squarrosa (Water Bluebell) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruellia squarrosa (Water Bluebell) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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