Britton's Wild Petunia

Britton's Wild Petunia Care

Ruellia simplex Scrophulariales

Other names: Softseed Wild Petunia, Ruellia Coerulea Morong, Ruellia Simplex, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Bluebell

What is the plant

Ruellia flowers are 2-inch long funnel-shaped blooms growing on a perennial shrub. Originally native to Mexico, it is now found in the Southwest United States, naturalized in many areas. Ruellia flowers from mid spring through the first frosts of fall with purple or blue blooms (on occasion red or pink) on purple stems.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

min -5°C

hardiness zone

8 - 10

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It is drought toleran
Pruning
Trim out any dead leaves and remove dead flowers for aesthetic purposes
Fertilizer
You can baby the plant with rich compost or you can stick in the native soil that’s already there, and it will still do fine.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
An ideal location for growing ruellia is a site with full sun exposure
Popularity
23 people already have this plant 10 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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Britton's Wild Petunia Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Pruning

Fertilizer

Sunlight

Popularity