{"title":"Aquatic Bluebell","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eGenus: Ruellia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Petunia, Mexican Bluebell\u003cbr data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally native to Mexico and the Caribbean, naturalized in the southeastern United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"344\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eRuellia brittoniana\u003c\/em\u003e is a vigorous, herbaceous perennial known for its upright, bamboo-like stems and striking trumpet-shaped flowers, typically in shades of purple, though pink and white cultivars exist. The lance-shaped, dark green to purplish leaves offer an attractive backdrop to the continuously blooming flowers. This plant is favoured in warm-climate gardens for its resilience, long bloom season, and pollinator appeal. It often forms dense colonies via underground stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"914\"\u003ePrefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eGrows well in a variety of soils, including wet or poorly drained areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eTolerant of drought once established, though performs best with consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eCan be aggressive in warm climates—contain with edging or pots if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eHardy in Zones 8–11; in cooler zones, it can be overwintered indoors or treated as an annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eThough often sold under the name \u003cem data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eRuellia brittoniana\u003c\/em\u003e, its accepted botanical name is \u003cem data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eRuellia simplex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eA favourite among hummingbirds and butterflies for its nectar-rich blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eDwarf cultivars like ‘Katie’ are compact and ideal for containers or borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eListed as invasive in some southern U.S. states due to its rapid spread by seed and rhizomes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eIn cooler climates, it can be overwintered indoors as a tropical houseplant with bright light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-bluebell.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}