Petunia, Carolina Wild

Ruellia caroliniensis

Basics

Plant Type :Interior Plant, Perennial
Hardiness Range : Minimum :6.5
Maximum :10
Zone : 6,7,8,9,10

Height Range : Minimum :15.24
Maximum :30.48

Spread Range : Minimum :30.48
Maximum :91.44

Growth Range :Average growth rate

Shape : Spreading or horizontal

Exposure (light) : Partial/full shade

Wetness Tolerance : Moist
Persistnece : Broadleaf, Deciduous
Leaf Color : Green

Fall Color : No change in color, Not showy

Bloom

Color : Blue, Purple
Time : Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Fruit Color : Unknown
Attribute : Attracts butterflies, Extended bloom season in Zones 9A and above, Attractive flowers or blooms

Care & Uses

Salt Tolerance :Does not tolerate salt
Environment :Tolerates wetness, Tolerates moderate drought
Soil Condition :Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained