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Ruellia humilis

Wild petunia

A drought-tolerant prarie native, with delightful small levender blue petunia flowers for a long time in mid summer. Compact (great in pots!) and very easy to grow. Seeds in well. Great choice for a height-restricted meadow. Found in dry open woods and praries Pennsylvania to Indiana, south to Alabama.


Height

2-3 Feet

Spread

12 Inches

Bloom Color

Lavender

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

Characteristics & Attributes

Growth Rate
Medium
Nature Attraction
Hummingbirds
Exposure
Sun
Part Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring / Early Summer
Summer
Attributes
Edging
Drought Tolerant
Rock Garden
Meadow
Dry Sun
Container
Wildflower Garden
Native to US
Soil Moisture Needs
Average
Dry