RUELLIA HUMILIS | Wild Petunia

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"Wild Petunia, Hairy Ruelia"

Ruelia is in honor of French herbalist Jean de la Ruelle (1474 - 1537) and humilis comes from the Latin word meaning "low", referring to the low growth habit of this plant.

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Sun Exposure	Prairie, Savanna
Soil Moisture	Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Bloom Time	Summer June, July, August
Bloom Color	Purple
Max Height	1 feet
Wetland Code	FACU-
Germ Code	C(70)
Seeds Per Ounce	5,200

Found throughout the western Tallgrass region, from open woods to moist prairies and sand plains. Pink to purple flowers from June to August. Can reach 2 feet but generally just about a foot tall.

Edible Uses: Unknown

Medicinal Uses: Unknown

Herbal Uses: Unknown

Product Videos

Wild Petunia - Ruellia humilis Harvest at Ion Exchange (00:50)

Earthyman views Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis) harvest at Ion Exchange native prairie seed and plant nursery in NE Iowa. http://ionxchange.com/products/RUELLIA-HUMILIS-%7C-Wild-Petunia.html