Wild Petunia

Ruellia caroliniensis

Size: 1 Gallon Availability

Flower
Max size: 2.5’ tall x 2’ wide
Average size: 2′ tall x 1.5′ wide

Usually Moist, Moist to Dry, Very Dry
Sand
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Tolerant of low levels of salt spray

Wild Petunias bloom from late spring to early summer, with a light purple flower whose individual blooms last a single day. They self seed readily, so deadhead if you want to minimize that. They are not edible, but do make a good substitute to Mexican Petunias, which are invasive in Florida. They attract many pollinators and are the larval host for Common Buckeyes and White Peacock butterflies.