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.
Height
6-12 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
June-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Drought tolerant, it is found growing on dry open ground and prairies.
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurum), Coneflower (Echinacea Orange Meadowbrite), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivanti)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green & White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
