NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Ruellia caroliniensis
Carolina Wild-petunia , Hairy Wild-petunia, Common Wild Petunia
Scientific Name: |
Ruellia caroliniensis |
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Genus: |
Ruellia |
Species Epithet: |
caroliniensis |
Common Name: |
Carolina Wild-petunia , Hairy Wild-petunia, Common Wild Petunia |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft., 3-6 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Blue, Purple |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Dry to moist forests and woodlands. Common throughout NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Host plant for Common Buckeye |
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Carolina Petunia Judy & Horst Stierand's yard July 4, 2008, Whitsett, NC
© Horst Stierand |
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Blossom
© Horst Stierand |
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