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Wild Petunia

Ruellia humilis

  • Bell-shaped petunia shaped lavender to lilac-blue flowers
  • Blooming period between May-October
  • Long slender olive-green leaves

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Lavender

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Ruellia grows best in average to dry, well drained soil. Full sun to partial shade. Quite adaptable to many conditions and resistant to disease. 

Additional Notes about Wild Petunia:

Almost native in southern Ontario.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Native to Ontario
Native to Ontario
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
GROWTH RATE:
Slow
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring - Fall
HABIT:
Dwarf
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Rooftop (extensive)
Border/edging