wild petunia
Ruellia strepens
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lilac to lavender
Notes
Wild petunia (Ruellia strepens) is a perennial for woodland gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It grows 12 to 36 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches. Lilac to lavender flowers appear in late spring, then again from early to late summer and into early autumn.
Pairs well with Spiderwort, Lady fern, Northwind switchgrass, and Avens.
Native range
New Jersey to Texas and Georgia.