Re: Ruellia
Hello Judy,
Ruella, or wild petunia, will grow equally well in shade or sun. In sun they
are more compact with heavier growth. In shade they tend to be more open and lax
in habit with a bit less blooms. In either environment you can shear them back to
keep them any size you like. In good soil and plenty of light I would recommend
deadheading unless you want to pull seedlings the following year. They come out
easily, but you will have them. It does not reseed for me as heavily in the shaded
area where I have mine. Perhaps it is the chopped leaf mulch I use.....
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Judy McCann <jmccann@TEZ.NET>
Subject: [SG] Ruellia
> I asked about the sunlight because I am gardening in a mature oak stand and
> was wondering if Ruellia would grow in these conditions. Can anyone comment
> on growing it in these conditions?
> Thanks
> Judy McCann, VA, zone 7
