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Ruellia humilis (Wild Petunia)

Ruellia humilis (Wild Petunia)

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  • Scientific Name: Ruellia humilis
  • Common Name: Wild Petunia
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
  • Water: Low water needs; highly drought-tolerant once established
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils; tolerates poor soils
  • Height: 1-2 feet
  • Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Low-growing and spreading

Additional Information: Wild Petunia is a tough and adaptable native perennial known for its trumpet-shaped lavender to light purple flowers that bloom continuously throughout the growing season. The blooms attract a variety of pollinators making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Its compact size and spreading habit make it ideal for use as a ground cover or for filling gaps in prairie restorations and naturalized landscapes. Wild Petunia is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny, dry conditions, providing long-lasting beauty and ecological value to low-maintenance gardens.

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