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Ruellia humilis
Wild Petunia

This drought tolerant prairie native has delightful 1.5" lavender flowers May-September. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and nectar loving insects. Plants occasionally seed lightly nearby and can be moved to other places or used to create a natural looking habitat. Full sun. Dry to average soils. Height 12". Spread 1-2'. Native to dry open woods and prairies Pennsylvania to Indiana, south to Texas.
Deer resistant. Native.

Z3-9
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