Drummond’s Wild Petunia – Ruellia drummondiana
Scientific name:
Ruellia drummondiana
Common names:
Drummond's Wild Petunia
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Also known as Drummond’s ruellia, Drummond’s Wild Petunia was discovered in the early nineteenth century by Scottish naturalist, Thomas Drummond. The plant displays dark green foliage and showy, tube-shaped blooms that appear from early summer through late autumn.
Drummond’s Wild Petunia is most commonly seen in Texas and nearby Mexico, where it grows wild in open meadows, pastures, prairies, plains and woodland edges.
This perennial wildflower tolerates poor, rocky soil. It is a rich source of nectar for butterflies, particularly the Common Buckeye.
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- Leaves - Oval
- Flowers - Five-lobed, tubular
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Plant Details
- Type - Perennial
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- Flower Colors - Purple
- Plant Height - 1-3 feet
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- Bloomtime Period - Summer through autumn
- Native Habitat - North America, lower 48 states
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Growing Information
- Light Requirement - Shade, partial shade
- Soil Requirements - Moist, rocky
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- Propagation Methods - Root division
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- Pruning - Cut back old stems in winter
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- Landscape Uses - Beds, wildflower gardens
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