Smooth Wild Petunia (Ruellia strepens)

$5.00
Out of Stock

There is not a lot known about the floral-faunal relationship for Smooth Wild Petunia. What we do know is that this is a host plant for the Common Buckeye butterfly and that some smaller long-tongued bees may visit it (illinoiswildflower.info). It can be a vigorous self-seeder, so be mindful of where you put it and give it room to do its exploding seed thing! It does seem to be deer resistant too. Smooth Wild Petunia is considered endangered in Michigan (mnfi.anr.msu.edu).

Photo credit: (1) peganum, (2) John Blair

Get notified by email when this product is in stock.

There is not a lot known about the floral-faunal relationship for Smooth Wild Petunia. What we do know is that this is a host plant for the Common Buckeye butterfly and that some smaller long-tongued bees may visit it (illinoiswildflower.info). It can be a vigorous self-seeder, so be mindful of where you put it and give it room to do its exploding seed thing! It does seem to be deer resistant too. Smooth Wild Petunia is considered endangered in Michigan (mnfi.anr.msu.edu).

Photo credit: (1) peganum, (2) John Blair

Life Cycle: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade

Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium

Height: 3 feet

Bloom Time: May-September

Bloom Color: Purple

Advantages: Deer Resistant, Recommended but vigorous

Host Plant: Common Buckeye (illinoiswildflower.info)

Species of Concern: State Status: Endangered (legally protected). State Rank: Critically Imperiled (mnfi.anr.msu.edu)

You Might Also Like