Hairyflower Wild Petunia
Ruellia ciliatiflora
Also known as: Violet Wild Petunia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Ruellia
- Species:
- Ruellia ciliatiflora
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- lavender, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Texan crescent (Anthanassa texana), Tropical Buckeye (Junonia evarete), White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist