Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis)

A wildly adaptable native petunia with large, purple flowers! Grows taller with more water, and may need protection from competition in fertile soils. A possible, but not favored, host plant of the buckeye butterfly.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Adaptable

Height: 1’-2’

Bloom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: May-Oct

Root Type: Fiberous

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees. Hosts the buckeye butterfly.