Hosta ventricosa ~ Blue Plantain Lily mp Ruellia simplex 20

Ruellia simplex 20

The lobed leaves emerges a brilliant wine red and earns maroon markings as it matures before darkening with brown hues in fall

and roots move freely for better drainage

It has a rounded or vase-shaped growth habit and attractive green leaves that turn reddish-purple in the fall

(2) Photo by Janusz Jakubowski

Hosta ventricosa ~ Blue Plantain Lily mp Ruellia simplex 20Blue Plantain Lily is a shade loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its attractive foliage. The large dark green basal leaves have widely spaced veining, wavy margins and develop strong ribbing as they mature. Small bell like purple flowers raise up on pale green scapes in late summer attracting butterflies and pollinators. Best color in partial sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2' 3 Spacing: 2. 5 USDA