Wild Petunia, Prairie Petunia, Fringeleaf Wild Petunia, Hairy Ruellia, Low Wild Petunia, Low Ruellia, Fringeleaf Ruellia
A widespread North American native, Ruellia humilis (Wild Petunia) is a herbaceous perennial of upright to somewhat sprawling habit boasting a profusion of tubular, bell-shaped, petunia-like, lavender to purple flowers, 3 in. long (7 cm). Blooming for months from late spring to fall, the blossoms are borne singly or in clusters in the upper leaf axils. They attract bees and butterflies. The foliage of lanceolate, olive green leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm) is covered with small hairs. This plant reseeds readily. It is a wonderful addition to prairies and meadows, native plant gardens or rock gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruellia |
| Common names | Petunia, Wild Petunia, Ruellia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, Midwest, Kansas, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Ruellia |
| Common names | Petunia, Wild Petunia, Ruellia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, Midwest, Kansas, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Ruellia humilis (Wild Petunia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruellia humilis (Wild Petunia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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