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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

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

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