Ruellia humilis

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Item # 83453
Each $5.99
3 to 6 $5.79
7 or more $5.59

Ruellia humilis

Plains Petunia

Quick Facts

Full and Afternoon Sun Xeric Attracts Hummingbirds  Legend

Description:

8-10” x 10” wide, (seed propagated). A rare prairie wildflower native to the plains of the central US, Ruellia is a very showy flowering perennial that thrives in well-drained soils and dry conditions. Blooming in mid-summer, it has eye-catching trumpet-shaped flowers with silky, dark lavender petals. Plains petunia is a showy companion for Orange Butterfly Weed, Yellow Ratibida and other prairie native plants. Zones 4-8

Special Notes:

Plant with other prairie natives.

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 4 - 8
Color Purple
Regions USA
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care)
Bloom Time Summer
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil Average Garden Soil, Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Xeric
Height Small - up to 12in.
Attractive to Friendly Visitors Attracts Hummingbirds