Katie Ruellia (Purple)
A compact, dwarf Mexican petunia with narrow green leaves and abundant purple, trumpet-shaped flowers. Ruellia brittoniana ‘Katie’ is also sold as Ruellia simplex ‘Katie’. Special Features Heat tolerant; attracts butterflies; compact size suits small spaces; relatively drought tolerant once established. Problems & Solutions Can spread by seed and short rhizomes; remove seedlings and divide expanding […]
Purple Heart
Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’, formerly Setcreasea pallida) is a tender perennial with elongated purple leaves and fleshy, trailing stems. Special Features Bold purple foliage; heat tolerant; moderately drought tolerant once established; easily propagated from stem cuttings. Problems & Solutions Afternoon sun and reflected heat can scorch leaves; provide afternoon shade. Poor drainage causes rot; […]