Wild Petunia
Ruellia nudiflora
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Sun | Partial shade, shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
6"-1' × 6" (reseeds) |
| Flowering Season | April-September |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 20-30 °F |
| Leaf Description | Opposite and broadly oval |
| Fruit | A gland covered capsule |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1500-4500 ft. |
| Description | This species is primarily found in Pima and Santa Cruz counties where it occurs mostly in washes in the filtered light of trees and shrubs. Plants have relatively large egg shaped leaves, from which rises a stalk bearing bell shaped purple blooms. It's important to note that this species spreads readily by seed and can form dense patches which act more or less, like a groundcover. This is a great attractor for pollinators And a larval source for numerous butterflies and moths. |
