General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 9 inches (15-23cm)
Plant Spread: 9 to 12 inches (20-30cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Goes dormant in colder zones
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Year Round
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP10,841
Awards and Recognitions: Texas Superstar®

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Bonita™
Cultivar name: 'Colobe Pink'
Common names
  • Dwarf Mexican Petunia
  • Desert Petunia
  • Florida Bluebells
  • Mexican Petunia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Ruellia simplex
  • Synonym: Ruellia brittoniana
  • Synonym: Ruellia tweediana

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Location: all photos from my gardens
Date: 2018-06-09

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