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Desert Ruellia

Ruellia peninsularis

Photo by joanbstanley
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31.1088, -97.4978

Field Notes

Description:

Deep blue bell shaped flowers 1" across nearly all year. Interesting white-grey stems. Evergreen shrub has a naturally rounded form growing quickly 4-5'. Small glossy green leaves, Peak bloom spring & early summer, sporadic flowering thru year

Habitat:

Xeric portion of wildlife habitat yard in full sun.

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PublishedMay 5, 2013

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