Ruellia macrantha
Common: Ruellia, Pink wild petunia
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Native to Mexico, naturalized in parts of the United States
Sunset Zone: 12, 13
Light: Full sun or light shade
Soil: Dry gravelly slopes and rocky washes are natural habitats. Prefers well-drained soil.
Water: Regular water. Supplemental water keeps plant looking more robust during summer.
Suited to poolside and patio plantings. Try as an informal hedge. Also works well near buildings or foundation plantings. Can serve as backdrop for accent plants and flowers.
Color accent. Dense evergreen shrub, small to medium. Grows to 3 ft.
Narrow, opposite leaves, dark green, oval.
Two-inch flaring, bell-shaped flowers, white to rose pink with deeper pink veining. Best as a container plant if needs to be sheltered during frosty weather. Propagation by seed.