Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis) is a charming, low-growing perennial that adds delicate beauty and ecological value to your garden. Perfect for wildflower, rock, or border gardens, this hardy plant thrives in sunny, dry areas, making it an excellent choice for ground cover. Its lovely lilac blooms and compact size (less than 2 feet tall) make it a favorite among gardeners looking for both aesthetic appeal and pollinator support.

Key Benefits:

• Attracts Pollinators: The lilac flowers are a butterfly magnet, drawing a variety of species to your garden.
• Butterfly Host Plant: Provides a crucial habitat for the caterpillars of the stunning common buckeye butterfly.
• Versatile and Hardy: Thrives in sunny, dry areas, making it perfect for rock gardens, borders, or as a drought-tolerant ground cover.
• Perennial Beauty: Returns year after year with minimal care, offering consistent blooms and wildlife support.
• Eco-Friendly: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to suit any garden size.

Why Choose Wild Petunia?

Wild Petunia combines beauty, resilience, and ecological importance. Its compact, spreading form makes it ideal for filling in sunny spots with lovely lilac blooms, while its role as a host plant for butterflies ensures your garden contributes to local biodiversity.

Planting Tips:

1. Location: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil; tolerates dry conditions once established.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Reduce watering frequency once established.
3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged. 

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center. 

Transform your garden with the delicate beauty and ecological value of Wild Petunia. Whether you're looking to attract butterflies, create a low-maintenance ground cover, or add a pop of lilac color, this versatile plant is a perfect choice.

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Returns: Due to the nature of our products, we are unable to offer order cancellations, returns or exchanges. In order to guarantee your satisfaction, all plants are covered by our 365-Day Plant Guarantee.

*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit

Sizing: At the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.

Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting: