Ruellia elegans Quart

We're not quite sure why Red Ruellia is also known as Wild Petunia because the deep red flowers bear no resemblance to petunias. It could be a nod to the slightly hairy, attractive green foliage that spreads about two feet wide but is low-growing, only about 12 inches tall. Red, trumpet-shaped flowers emerge at the ends of wand-like stems and blooms from late spring up until frost. Foliage and flowers add interesting texture and color to container planters, hanging baskets, and garden borders, and is likely to reseed itself when planted in the ground.

Common Name: Wild Petunia, Brazilian Petunia, Red Ruellia

Plant Type:

Mature Size: 12" tall, up to 24" wide

Growth Rate: Fast

Cold Hardiness: 15 ° F°

Light: Sun to partial sun

Foliage Color:

Bloom Color: Red

Bloom Time: Late spring into fall

Structure: Low growing mound

Characteristics: Treated as frost tender annual, but may reseed itself

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.