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Ruellia

(Acanthaceae - acanthus family)
About 250 species of perennial herbs, mostly of tropical regions. A few species occur in temperate North America. Cultivated as ornamentals, especially for their flowers.
caroliniensis peren • ht 2½' • zones 4-9

Carolina wild petunia


native, dry - moist, part shade - sun
e and cent US

This upright-growing native wildflower bears trumpet-shaped, violet-blue flowers 1" across over a long period in summer. This rugged, attractive, unusual, and easily cultivated species is appealing when cultivated by itself, but it also blends well with other plants in mixed flower beds or meadows.

cat # 6J3J
$8.95 each

Ruellia humilis - Jul 2 Ruellia humilis - Jul 10 Ruellia humilis - Jul 10 Ruellia humilis - Aug 27
humilis peren • ht 1-2' • zones 4-9

wild petunia


native, dry - moist, part shade - sun
cent US

Wild petunia is not closely related to the common petunia, but both the foliage and flowers are similar. Bears showy lavender flowers over a long period in summer. Easily grown, it has impressed us with its adaptability, ruggedness, and beauty. This is a fine native wildflower which deserves to be better known.

cat # 6J3L
$7.95 each