California Wild Petunia (Ruellia Californica) is a perennial shrub in the Acanthaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
An evergreen shrub native to the Baja California peninsula and neighboring coastal Sonora, characterized by showy, funnel-shaped blue-purple flowers.
California Wild Petunia
Ruellia Californica
An evergreen shrub native to the Baja California peninsula and neighboring coastal Sonora, characterized by showy, funnel-shaped blue-purple flowers.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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