4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Ruellia humilis

Wild Hairy Petunia

1-2" long pale purple petunia like flowers. Light green foliage.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Dry soils, in full sun to partial shade. Very drought tolerant. Dry areas, glades, ipen rocky hillsides, naturalizing areas.

Interesting Information
Ruellia, for Jean de la Ruella, a french herbalist (1474-1537); humilis, Latin, "low growing" or "dwarf".

Plant Type Perennial		Bloom Color Lavender		Foliage Color Hairy Soft Green
Height 1-2 Feet		Spread 12-16 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8		Patented No

Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry )	Oenothera macrocarpa (Missouri Primrose )
Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Purple	Exposure • Sun-Part Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Dry	Missouri Native • Missouri Native
Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Deer Resistant • Rabbit Resistant	Season of Interest (Flowering) • June • July	Attributes • Rock Garden • Drought Tolerant