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I need germination information of Carolina wild petunia.

I need germination information of Carolina wild petunia.
-- Cherlyn B., 03/03/2002

The Editor replies:
In order for Ruellia caroliniensis (wild Carolina petunia) seeds to germinate, they must first undergo cold stratification. Sow the seeds outdoors early enough to provide 8 to 12 weeks of moist, cold temperatures below 50 deg. F, or mix seed with sand, peat moss, or milled sphagnum peat in a plastic bag and store in a refrigerator for 8 to 12 weeks before sowing.

It is possible that you will find further information on this plant on one of the following pages:

http://plantsdatabase.com/go/1991.html>http://2bnthewild.com/plants/H17.htm>http://plants.usda.gov/cgi_bin/plant_search.cgi?mode=Symbol&keyword-query=RUCA4>http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/main.asp?plantID=812

Good luck with your plants!

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