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    Ruellia caroliniensis

    Also Known As

    • Ruellia carolinensis
    • Ruellia caroliniana
    • Carolina Wild Petunia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-36"
    • W: 6"-9"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Ruellia caroliniensis plant details

    Ruellia caroliniensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruellia caroliniensis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruellia caroliniensis

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The well-known wild petunia, large long tubed lavender funnels arise from the leaf axils, I'm surprised that no one has produced tetraploid forms of this. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Ruellia caroliniensis plant

    How to Grow Ruellia caroliniensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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