Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Groundcover-like forb with an attractive mounding habit. Pale pink to pale purple flowers. Mixes well with non-native species in cultivated beds. Prefers moist, well drained soils.

  • Height: 12" – 18"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: May, June, July, August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Spreading
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Purple
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Tubular
  • Flower Height

    • 12" to 18"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3/4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Spring
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg