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Wild Petunia

Ruellia sp.

Photo by Small Wonders
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

These were commonly seen throughout the Yucatan & may be Yucatan Wild Petunia (Ruellia yucatana) or Mexican petunia (Ruellia angustifolia). Native to: Mexico.
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, birds and is resistant to deer.

Habitat:

Most habitats. The Mexican petunia is becoming invasive in the southern U.S.
Light: Partial Shade. Water: Average.

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