Wild Petunia

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis) is a seasonal plant with lavender flowers from summer into early fall. They prefer dry to mesic soil in sun to part sun where they grow up to 2 feet tall. They are a good choice for banks and slopes. Companion plants include Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) and Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis).

Maintenance

No serious maintenance needs.

About

Light Requirements
Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Requirements
Banks, Slopes
Soil Requirements
Loam
Height
Very Short, Short
Category
Seasonal
Attracts
Butterflies
Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes
Bloom Time
May, June, July, August, September, October
Bloom Color
Lavender
Seasonality
Summer