Prostrate Wild Petunia
Ruellia prostrata
- Native to:
- Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, Christmas I., Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, India, Jawa, Kenya, Laccadive Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Is., Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is., Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Ruellia
- Species:
- Ruellia prostrata
- USDA Symbol:
- RUPR18
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments