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Purple Mexican Petunia (Ruellia brittoniana), host for Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) and nectar source for several butterfly species.
Mexican Petunia, Tropical Petunia
Ruellia brittoniana
Pink Mexican Petunia (Ruellia brittoniana), host for Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) and nectar source for several butterfly species.
Botanical Name: Ruellia brittoniana
Common Names: Mexican Petunia, Tropical Petunia
Plant type: Perennial tender shrub
Host for: Host or larval food plant for Common Buckeye Junonia coenia butterfly caterpillars and a nectar source for many butterfly species.
Zone: 8-11
Light: Sun, light shade
Size: up to 4 feet for the taller variety, 12" for shorter Mexican Petunia
Water: Average, tolerates dry soil
Soil: Grows best in rich moist soil
Propagation: Seed, cuttings, division
Bloom: Purple, Pink, White flowers
Note:
Butterfly Bloom Attractant: 6
Butterfly Attractant Scale: 0 - 10
10 = Excellent nectar source
8-9 = Great nectar source
6-7 = Good nectar source
5 = Fair nectar source
3-4 = Poor nectar source
1-2 = Rarely visited by butterflies
0 = We have never observed a butterfly nectaring from this flowering plant.
These ratings are offered by Shady Oak Butterfly Farm from observations in Brooker, Florida, as well as on our travels. Different species of butterflies may be attracted to different plants in different areas of the US and of the world.
Common Names: Mexican Petunia, Tropical Petunia
Plant type: Perennial tender shrub
Host for: Host or larval food plant for Common Buckeye Junonia coenia butterfly caterpillars and a nectar source for many butterfly species.
Zone: 8-11
Light: Sun, light shade
Size: up to 4 feet for the taller variety, 12" for shorter Mexican Petunia
Water: Average, tolerates dry soil
Soil: Grows best in rich moist soil
Propagation: Seed, cuttings, division
Bloom: Purple, Pink, White flowers
Note:
Butterfly Bloom Attractant: 6
Butterfly Attractant Scale: 0 - 10
10 = Excellent nectar source
8-9 = Great nectar source
6-7 = Good nectar source
5 = Fair nectar source
3-4 = Poor nectar source
1-2 = Rarely visited by butterflies
0 = We have never observed a butterfly nectaring from this flowering plant.
These ratings are offered by Shady Oak Butterfly Farm from observations in Brooker, Florida, as well as on our travels. Different species of butterflies may be attracted to different plants in different areas of the US and of the world.
Read First Coast Community
for Acticles writen by Edith.
All photographs on this site are copyright protected.
For permission to use any
photo, please contact Edith Smith at Shady Oak Butterfly Farm.
Butterfly Release companies located outside the
mainland United States.
Release Companies Outside the Mainland United
States
TO PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT US edith@buyabutterfly.com
Shady Oak Butterfly Farm Toll free 877-485-2458
12876 SW CR 231 Brooker, Fl 32622 Stephen & Edith Smith
Located 45 minutes from the Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida
This butterfly website built with advice from Starting Dreams.
All photographs on this site are copyright protected.
For permission to use any photo, please contact Edith Smith at Shady Oak Butterfly Farm.
Butterfly Release companies located outside the mainland United States.
Release Companies Outside the Mainland United States
Shady Oak Butterfly Farm Toll free 877-485-2458 12876 SW CR 231 Brooker, Fl 32622 Stephen & Edith Smith
Located 45 minutes from the Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida
This butterfly website built with advice from Starting Dreams.
Member of the
Association for Butterflies: Research, Conservation, Farming, and Gardening. If you would like to join to; go to www.forbutterflies.org
Member of the
Association for Butterflies: Research, Conservation, Farming, and Gardening. If you would like to join to; go to www.forbutterflies.org
At Shady Oak Butterfly Farm we have raised over 40 species of butterflies and moths.
Purple Mexican Petunia (Ruellia brittoniana), host for Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) and nectar source for several butterfly species.
Mexican Petunia, Tropical Petunia
Ruellia brittonianaPink Mexican Petunia (Ruellia brittoniana), host for Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) and nectar source for several butterfly species.
Botanical Name: Ruellia brittoniana
Common Names: Mexican Petunia, Tropical Petunia
Plant type: Perennial tender shrub
Host for: Host or larval food plant for Common Buckeye Junonia coenia butterfly caterpillars and a nectar source for many butterfly species.
Zone: 8-11
Light: Sun, light shade
Size: up to 4 feet for the taller variety, 12" for shorter Mexican Petunia
Water: Average, tolerates dry soil
Soil: Grows best in rich moist soil
Propagation: Seed, cuttings, division
Bloom: Purple, Pink, White flowers
Note:
Butterfly Bloom Attractant: 6
Butterfly Attractant Scale: 0 - 10
10 = Excellent nectar source
8-9 = Great nectar source
6-7 = Good nectar source
5 = Fair nectar source
3-4 = Poor nectar source
1-2 = Rarely visited by butterflies
0 = We have never observed a butterfly nectaring from this flowering plant.
These ratings are offered by Shady Oak Butterfly Farm from observations in Brooker, Florida, as well as on our travels. Different species of butterflies may be attracted to different plants in different areas of the US and of the world.
Common Names: Mexican Petunia, Tropical Petunia
Plant type: Perennial tender shrub
Host for: Host or larval food plant for Common Buckeye Junonia coenia butterfly caterpillars and a nectar source for many butterfly species.
Zone: 8-11
Light: Sun, light shade
Size: up to 4 feet for the taller variety, 12" for shorter Mexican Petunia
Water: Average, tolerates dry soil
Soil: Grows best in rich moist soil
Propagation: Seed, cuttings, division
Bloom: Purple, Pink, White flowers
Note:
Butterfly Bloom Attractant: 6
Butterfly Attractant Scale: 0 - 10
10 = Excellent nectar source
8-9 = Great nectar source
6-7 = Good nectar source
5 = Fair nectar source
3-4 = Poor nectar source
1-2 = Rarely visited by butterflies
0 = We have never observed a butterfly nectaring from this flowering plant.
These ratings are offered by Shady Oak Butterfly Farm from observations in Brooker, Florida, as well as on our travels. Different species of butterflies may be attracted to different plants in different areas of the US and of the world.
Read First Coast Community
for Acticles writen by Edith.
All photographs on this site are copyright protected.
For permission to use any
photo, please contact Edith Smith at Shady Oak Butterfly Farm.
Butterfly Release companies located outside the
mainland United States.
Release Companies Outside the Mainland United
States
TO PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT US edith@buyabutterfly.com
Shady Oak Butterfly Farm Toll free 877-485-2458
12876 SW CR 231 Brooker, Fl 32622 Stephen & Edith Smith
Located 45 minutes from the Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida
This butterfly website built with advice from Starting Dreams.
All photographs on this site are copyright protected.
For permission to use any photo, please contact Edith Smith at Shady Oak Butterfly Farm.
Butterfly Release companies located outside the mainland United States.
Release Companies Outside the Mainland United States
Shady Oak Butterfly Farm Toll free 877-485-2458 12876 SW CR 231 Brooker, Fl 32622 Stephen & Edith Smith
Located 45 minutes from the Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida
This butterfly website built with advice from Starting Dreams.
Member of the
Association for Butterflies: Research, Conservation, Farming, and Gardening. If you would like to join to; go to www.forbutterflies.org
Member of the
Association for Butterflies: Research, Conservation, Farming, and Gardening. If you would like to join to; go to www.forbutterflies.org