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Ruellia simplex 'White Katie'

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Ruellia simplex 'White Katie'

Family Name: Acanthaceae
Synonyms: Ruellia simplex 'Katie Dwarf White'
Common Name: Dwarf White Ruellia, Dwarf White Mexican Petunia, White Katie Ruellia

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Waterside / Marginal), Herbaceous Plant, Creeper

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses Container Planting

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water, Lots of Water
Rootzone Tolerance Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site)

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) White

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Master ID 1108
Species ID 2401
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Species record last updated on: 31 December 2022.
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