It has lavender to violet trumpet-shaped flowers, about 1–2 inches long, resembling garden petunias.
The plant has smooth, hairless stems and leaves, which distinguishes it from Hairy Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis).
A favorite among long-tongued bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Host plant for some specialist moth species.
Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and adds subtle purple color to shaded areas.
Can self-seed modestly, helping it naturalize without becoming aggressive.
It has lavender to violet trumpet-shaped flowers, about 1–2 inches long, resembling garden petunias.
The plant has smooth, hairless stems and leaves, which distinguishes it from Hairy Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis).
A favorite among long-tongued bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Host plant for some specialist moth species.
Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and adds subtle purple color to shaded areas.
Can self-seed modestly, helping it naturalize without becoming aggressive.
Bloom: summer
Habitats: areas along woodland paths; moist to mesic open woodlands; rocky banks of streams; thickets; thinly wooded slopes along rivers; woodland edges
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (1.5 to 3 feet)
Requirements: partial sun to light shade
Soil: loamy or rocky soil containing some organic matter
