About This Plant
So named for the petunia-like, bell-shaped flowers that adorn this little plant, wild petunia blooms for months and attracts long-tongued bees and butterflies. It does well in rock gardens and readily reseeds.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Maximum Plant Width
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Despite its common name, wild petunia is not a true petunia, but a member of the Acanthaceae family.
Alternate Names
Prairie Petunia, Fringeleaf Wild Petunia, Hairy Ruellia, Low Wild Petunia, Low Ruellia, Fringeleaf Ruellia, Fringe-leaf Wild Petunia
