Family: Acanthaceae Common Name: wild petunias

Origin: Florida Synonym: Ruellia ciliosa var. cinerascens

Sun Tolerance: High Water Requirement: Medium

Pest Tolerance: Medium Disease Tolerance: Medium

 

Ruellia ciliosa (wild petunia, fringeleaf wild petunia, hairy petunia, low wild petunia) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae, the acanthus family. It is native to the eastern United States. It is grown as an ornamental plant.

Groundcovers, Outdoor Plants, Ruellia ciliosa, ruellias, wild petunias