Ruellia humilis, commonly known as Wild Petunia or Prairie Petunia, is a charming perennial native to North America, known for its bright purple, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. The plant has a bushy, clumping growth habit and typically grows to a modest height, making it perfect for garden borders, wildflower meadows, or prairie plantings. Wild Petunia thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, dry to medium soil, making it relatively drought-tolerant once established. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies with its vibrant blooms, adding both color and ecological value to the landscape. Ruellia humilis is low-maintenance and can self-seed, gradually naturalizing in the garden to form attractive patches of color.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - Lilac blue
· HEIGHT - 18-24"
· HABIT -deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
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Ruellia humilis, commonly known as Wild Petunia or Prairie Petunia, is a charming perennial native to North America, known for its bright purple, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. The plant has a bushy, clumping growth habit and typically grows to a modest height, making it perfect for garden borders, wildflower meadows, or prairie plantings. Wild Petunia thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, dry to medium soil, making it relatively drought-tolerant once established. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies with its vibrant blooms, adding both color and ecological value to the landscape. Ruellia humilis is low-maintenance and can self-seed, gradually naturalizing in the garden to form attractive patches of color.
