Ruellia humilis
Wild Petunia
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Native to the Midwest.
Charming, sprawling clumps weave in and out of other plants.
Produces lavender-blue flowers all summer.
Bloom Time
June-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Drought tolerant, it is found growing on dry open ground and prairies.
Good Companions
Butterfly Weed
(Asclepias tuberosa),
Purple Prairie Clover
(Dalea purpurum),
Coneflower
(Echinacea Orange Meadowbrite),
Black-Eyed Susan
(Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivanti)
Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)