Ruellia brittoniana,Desert Petunia, Florida Bluebells, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells,

Common name:

Desert Petunia, Florida Bluebells, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells,

Regional name:

Manipuri - Langdhrei Angangba

Category:  Groundcovers, Shrubs, Water & Aquatic Plants

Family:  Acanthaceae or Crossandra or Thunbergia family

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate more

Primarily grown for:

Flowers

Flowering season:

Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year, Flowers are inconspicuous

Flower or Inflorescence color:

Purple, Lilac or mauve, Light Pink, Single flower has many colors viz.

Foliage color:

Green, Purple

Plant Height or length:

50 cms to 100 cms

Plant Spread or Width:

50 cms to 100 cms

Plant Form:

Spreading, Upright or Erect

Special Character:

• Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
• Suitable for road median planting
• Good on seaside

Plant Description:

- This species is constantly coverd with 1-2inch flowers.
- It reaches 2-4feet high, sometimes more.
- Foliage turns burgundy in cool autumn when the tempertures fall.
- Make a nice, bushy statement.

Growing tips:

- Very easy to grow, it taken sun to part shade.
- Will grow in moist soil or in water up to 6 inches deep.