RUELLIA humilis

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RUELLIA humilis

Wild Petunia
Select Item No. RG202

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1000 Seeds

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The minimum order quantity for this article are 50 seeds.

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Plant Description

Article Type: (GOLD NUGGET SEED ®)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: North America: Pennsylvania to Florida, west to Nebraska and Texas
Special Features: A colorful, underused species with clusters of lavender-blue flowers. Large flowering. Drought resistant species adapted to open, dry woodlands, rocky slopes and dry prairies. Once germinated this is an easy-to-grow perennial and very durable. Single erect stems at first, becoming multi-branched.
 
Basic Colour: (blue)
Flower Colour: pale blue-violet
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4 - Z8
Foliage: lanceolate to ovate, deep green
Height with Flowers: 40 cm
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm
Soil Requirements: dry
Location:
Usage: for the rock garden
Portion weight: 0.2778 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 7.14286 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
140
Sowing Rates/Trays: 2 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): open flats / 72
Sowing Direction:

(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Best Sowing Date
(northern Hemisphere, Field condition):
Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 3 - 4 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Potting: 6 - 10 weeks
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2")
Fertilizer: Medium (150-200 ppm)
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