Wild Petunia

Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis) is a charming, resilient native perennial that brings soft lavender trumpet-shaped blooms to dry, sunny gardens. Despite its name, this plant is not a true petunia—but it offers similar flower shape with far greater durability. This 32-plant pack is perfect for rock gardens, native borders, or dry prairie-style plantings.

Growing to just 12 inches tall, Wild Petunia features dark green, hairy foliage and a spreading habit that helps it fill in open spaces. It’s tough as nails, tolerating poor, dry soils, and is particularly useful as a groundcover among other low-growing natives. While it can self-seed, unwanted seedlings are easy to remove to maintain a tidy planting.

Its continuous summer bloom draws in native bees and butterflies, adding both color and ecological value to hot, dry spots where other plants may struggle.

Why Choose a Tray of Wild Petunia?

• Drought-tolerant and low-growing – Great for dry, sunny spots.
• Pollinator-friendly – Trumpet flowers attract bees and butterflies.
• Easy to manage – Spreads by seed but stays low and manageable.

Plant Wild Petunia in full sun and well-drained soil for a hardy, long-blooming native that adds subtle color and resilience to your native garden.

• Consider removing seedlings ever so often to control spread
• Well established plants can be divided to control size and spread as needed