Fringeleaf Wild Petunia

Ruellia ciliosa

Family: Acanthaceae

Fringeleaf Wild Petunia grows in full sun and prefers dry, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Fringeleaf Wild Petunia

Fringeleaf Wild Petunia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Fringeleaf Wild Petunia as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 100-150 days.

Plant Overview

Fringeleaf Wild Petunia (Ruellia ciliosa) is listed in the Acanthaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID: PLT-4237
Family: Acanthaceae
Plant type: Flower
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Moderate

Growing Conditions

Fringeleaf Wild Petunia is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.

Hardiness zones: 6-10
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Dry, well-drained soil
Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
Water needs: Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 100-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 14-30 days
Seed depth: 1/8 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 100-150 days

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.