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  9. Metz's Ruellia

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Metz's Ruellia

Ruellia metziae

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Malachite, Common Buckeye, White Peacock, Banded Peacock 5
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee, Southern Carpenter Bee, Ocherous Skipper, Morning Glory Turret Bee 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Low
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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