Purple Showers

Description:

This three-foot-tall evergreen shrub bears many tubular, blue or purple, petunia-like flowers on dark stems over a long period. Each flower lasts for just one day. It is a fast grower that may self-seed aggressively. Use in a border, container, or at waterside. Can be grown as an annual in cooler areas.

Habitat:

Ruellia needs a warm climate. Site in partial shade and fertile, consistently moist, but well-drained soil.

Notes:

Attracts Butterflies.........