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Carolina Wild Petunia

Carolina Wild Petunia, Ruellia caroliniensis

Clusters of 2-4 unstalked, light purple, funnel-shaped flowers. The petals are wrinkled or creased.



  • Scientific Name: Ruellia caroliniensis

  • Other Names: Common Wild-petunia, Hairy Ruellia, Wild Petunia, Carolina Wild-petunia

  • Flower Size: 1 - 2 inches

  • Plant Height: 2 - 3 feet

  • Flower Color: Purple

  • Bloom Time: May, June, July, August, September

  • Petal: 5

  • Leaf: Opposite

  • Stem: Hairy

  • Environment: Moist, Part Shade

  • Location: Hatcher Creek Greenway, Shiloh Greenway

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