Carya illinoiensis (Pecan) Marsh and Emergent Warrior Plants Ruellia humilis (Wild Petunia) is

Ruellia humilis (Wild Petunia) is a short native perennial

but its common name comes from its bark color

and pond edges

It is also tolerant of many types of soil from rocky

the tuft forms above the waterline creating a tussock sedge meadow

Carya illinoiensis (Pecan) Marsh and Emergent Warrior Plants Ruellia humilis (Wild Petunia) isA tree highly sought after for its delicious nuts, the Pecan is also native to the southern Midwest including southern and western Illinois. This tree can produce nuts in as little as 6 to 10 years. It is a member of the hickory genus and has a similar look to black walnut. In nature, you would find these along major river valleys such as the Mississippi River and cultivation is similar as it likes its feet a little wet and higher organic soils. These