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Carolina Wild Petunia

by Duval MGV

April 25, 2022

You may be seeing the Carolina Wild Petunia (Ruellia caroliniensis) popping up in your lawns in early spring. It is a pretty little plant native to Florida and endemic to the southeastern U.S. It is a herbaceous, long-lived perennial and ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Common Buckeye, Mexican Petunia, NE Florida Native Plants, Ruellia Caroliniensis, White Peacock

Fact sheet: Wild Petunia

by BLOGS.IFAS

June 9, 2017

Wild Petunia is a native wildflower found throughout Florida in native woodlands (Fig. 1). They spread and are known as strong growers under adverse conditions. This 12-tall plant has light green leaves that are medium in texture. Blue or violet ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Factsheet, Plant Sale, Ruellia Caroliniensis, Wild Petunia

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Carolina Wild Petunia

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