Ruellia tuberosa (Minnieroot) - Image 3

Botanical name: Ruellia tuberosa

Common names: Minnieroot, Waterkanon

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Central and South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersEthnomedical plant.
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Ruellia tuberosa (Minnieroot) with blue trumpet shaped flowers on a green plant close up.
Ruellia tuberosa (Minnieroot) displaying delicate blue petals and pointed green leaves on slender stems.


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