Carolina Wild Petunia
Ruellia caroliniensis (Carolina Wild Petunia) is an unbranched, spreading perennial boasting a profusion of trumpet-shaped, petunia-like, light purple flowers borne in axillary clusters of 2-4. Blooming for weeks from early to late summer, the blossoms have a slender corolla tube and 5 petal-like lobes. Each blossom lasts a day or two, but new flowers form in succession. They provide nectar for bees and butterflies. Carolina Wild Petunia serves as a host plant for Buckeye butterfly caterpillars. The blossoms give way to seeds borne on hooked projections. The opposite leaves, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm), are rich green, oval and medium in texture. A strong grower, Carolina Wild Petunia can spread, as it readily reseeds itself. Great as a flowering ground cover, for mass plantings, hanging baskets or cascading down a wall.
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
Genus | Ruellia |
Common names | Petunia |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Midwest, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
Genus | Ruellia |
Common names | Petunia |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Midwest, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Ruellia caroliniensis (Carolina Wild Petunia) do I need for my garden?
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