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Common Name: Smooth Ruellia, Limestone Wild Petunia
Part shade, moderately wet to medium moisture level, adapted to most soils except rocky, slightly acid to alkaline pH. 1-3 feet height, blooms late spring into fall, lavender/purple flowers, re-seeds slowly.
Germination Code: C(70)
Native Region: Scattered statewide
Showy flowers. Easy to grow. Tolerates close to full shade.
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