Wild Petunia
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Also known as Limestone Ruellia, Limestone Wild Petunia
Ruellia strepens, which is also known as wild petunia or smooth ruellia, is a native plant of Texas. It is commonly found in rich open woods, thickets, and along streams and ponds in the northern part of the state. This clump-forming perennial grows up to 1-3' tall and is either glabrous or sparingly hairy. Its flowers are pale lilac to lavender in color, with five flaring lobes, and can grow up to 2" long. The flowers bloom from May to September in the leaf axils. The leaves are opposite, oval-shaped, and can grow up to 6" long.
Height: 1’-3'
Spread 1’-1.5’
Bloom: May-September
Light: Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Moderate
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Central North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
