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Painted Prairie Nursery LLC
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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