Ruellia brittoniana Blue Bells

Blue Bells

Blue Bells

Ruellia brittoniana

Product Description

Blue Bells

Blue Bells, also known as Mexican Petunia, is a popular water plant. Its willow-like leaves are dark green. Blue Bells produces vibrant violet-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers. These flowers appear in the spring, go all summer, and into the fall. Blue Bells is a marginal plant preferring wet, boggy soil, and pond edges. It can also be planted in an aquatic container and submerged in 2-4″ of water.

 

Plants for Fish Pond

Plants for your fish pond provide a natural environment and shade for your fish. Plants also provide fish with hiding spots from predators. Soaking up fish waste and extra minerals, plants keep green algae from growing, helping to keep your water clear. Floating leaves give shade to the water, keeping it cooler and stopping algae growth. Fish also often use underwater plants to lay their eggs, as plants offer protection as well. Last of all plants in your pond create natural beauty for you to enjoy!

 

About Water Garden Supplies from Nolt’s Garden Center

We have a selection of water garden supplies for sale at our nursery in Lebanon, PA. We have all the supplies for fountains, ponds, and waterfalls. Large fish tanks provide you with many colors of pond fish. We also have a large selection of water plants for you to choose from.

Foliage Color
Green
Exposure
Full Sun
Size
Height: 12-18"
Width: 12-18"
Growth Rate
Average
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Shape
upright
Flower Time
summer
Flower Color
blue
Wetland

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