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Ruellia patula

by Johan Wentzel

Ruellia patula
Common Name
Veld violet
Plant Type
Groundcover
Ruellia patula is a perennial groundcover that produces annual, spreading shoots, from a woody rootstock. It is not an aggressive grower and makes a beautiful display as a groundcover. It prefers semi-shade.
Plant Description

Ruellia patula is a  perennial groundcover that produces annual, spreading shoots, up to 60cm. long, from a woody rootstock. It could also be shrubby. Leaves opposite, ovate, 1-6 cm long and sparsely to densely velvety. Flowers axillary, solitary or 3-5 together. Corolla short-lived, falling in the morning. The white, mauve or purple flowers are quite showy and it makes a lovely groundcover.

Ruellia patula prefers a sunny spot but will be equally happy in semi-shade. The spread is not very extensive, so plant it close together.

Ruellia patula can also be planted in a hanging basket.

 

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Skilpadviooltjie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Prostrate
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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