species 18,201 observations

Common Wild Petunia

Ruellia nudiflora

Field notes

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Common Buckeye, Malachite, 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

Children

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 Part shade Full shade
Moisture: Dry Moist
Water use: Low Medium
Deer resistant: No
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.