Ruellia ‘Purple Showers’
Ruellia ‘Purple Showers’, also known as Purple Showers Ruelliacomma-sign is a vibrant flowering plant known for its stunning purple flowers and vigorous growth. This variety of Ruellia is perfect for adding bold color to garden bedscomma-sign containerscomma-sign and borders. It blooms profusely through the warmer monthscomma-sign creating a continuous display of purple flowers that attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.
Specs
Purple Showers of Tropical Charm
Ruellia ‘Purple Showers’ lives up to its name with a cascade of deep purple blooms from spring to fall. With its upright, bushy habit and strong performance in sun or partial shade, this variety adds bold structure and color to warm-weather gardens.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring through fall (continuous blooming)
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: 18 to 24 inches tall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Flower Color: Deep purple
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Bloom Size: 1 to 2 inches
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Ideal for perennial borders, cottage gardens, butterfly habitats, and low-maintenance containers
Pro tip: Plant in mass for the most dramatic effect and visual impact.
Ruellia ‘Purple Showers’ lives up to its name with a cascade of deep purple blooms from spring to fall. With its upright, bushy habit and strong performance in sun or partial shade, this variety adds bold structure and color to warm-weather gardens.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring through fall (continuous blooming)
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Mature Size: 18 to 24 inches tall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Flower Color: Deep purple
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Bloom Size: 1 to 2 inches
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Ideal for perennial borders, cottage gardens, butterfly habitats, and low-maintenance containers
Pro tip: Plant in mass for the most dramatic effect and visual impact.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Upright & Bushy
Mature Height:
SMALL (12 to 24 inches)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Warm Climate
Color:
Purple
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes