Carolina Wildpetunia, Wild Petunia
Acanthaceae
Plant Specifics
Instead of the invasive Mexican Petunia, plant the native one! It's much prettier, well behaved and is a Larval host for Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) and White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae) butterflies.
Attracts many pollinators. 1 gallon pots, shipped bare root wrapped carefully if shipping selected.
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| Size: | 1.0 to 2.5 ft tall by .75 to 2.0 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Blue,lavender | |
| Fruit Color: | Green,brown | |
| Phenology: | Winter dormant Blooms early spring to late-summer. | |
| Habitats: | Dry mesic hammocks, flatwoods, sandhill, disturbed areas. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Groundcover along with other low-growing wildflowers. | |
| Light: | Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade |