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mrgreengenes

February 25, 2004
01:30 PM

Post #791594

Wild Petunia
Ruellia humilis

This Ruellia has a hairy leaf suface to protect it from drought conditions. It thrives growing on a limestone glade (shallow soil over solid limestone). It grows well in our pasture and takes summer heat quite well.

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/708/

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bootandall
Blenheim
New Zealand


February 25, 2004
02:30 PM

Post #791651

I think that plant is lovely, does it happen to set any seed?
sassytiger
Lakeland, FL

February 26, 2004
06:36 AM

Post #792295

Do you happen to have any extra seeds from this plant?

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