Ruellia 'Blanquita' (Ruellia tweediana 'Blanquita'), also known as Desert Petunia or Florida Bluebells, is a charming perennial that produces pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to frost. A member of the Acanthaceae family, this heat-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a variety of soil conditions, including wet areas.
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, 'Blanquita' forms a bushy mound of dark green foliage. It's an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or rain gardens. Note that Ruellia can be aggressive in some regions; check local invasiveness guidelines. Synonyms include Ruellia brittoniana.
| Family: | Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Ruellia (roo-EL-ee-uh) |
| Species: | tweediana (twee-dee-AH-nuh) |
| Cultivar: | Blanquita |
| Synonym: | Ruellia brittoniana |
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