Carolina Wild Petunia

Carolina Wild Petunia Ruellia caroliniensis Full to part sun, moderately dry to dry moisture level, sandy/nutrient-poor soils.  6-18 inches height, blooms in summer, purple flowers, re-seeds but is not aggressive. Germination Code:  ? Native Region:  Statewide Attractive flowers.  Easy to grow from seed and requires no care once established.  Larval host for the Buckeye butterfly.  Attracts butterflies and bees. flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;sand

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