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Ruellia Species, Thickleaf Wild Petunia

Ruelliacaroliniensis var. succulenta

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ruellia (roo-EL-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Ruellia succulenta

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

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