Wild Petunia – Ruellia humilis

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Wild Petunia – Ruellia humilis

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Ruellia humilis – Wild Petunia Plug

Low-Growing Purple Blooms | Tough Beauty for Dry, Sunny Spots

Add easygoing charm to your garden with Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis), a compact native perennial that produces soft purple, petunia-like blooms all summer long. Though small in size, this 2” x 5” planting plug will grow into a durable groundcover that thrives in tough spots and attracts pollinators with its steady bloom.

🌿 At a Glance:

  • Bloom Time: June–August
  • Height at Maturity: Under 1 foot
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Moisture: Dry to medium
  • Pollinator Magnet: Great for bees and butterflies, especially in open areas

🛠️ Planting Notes:

  • Perfect for dry, rocky, or sunny sites where other plants struggle
  • Spreads gently by seed to form attractive clumps over time
  • Best planted in spring or fall; allow 1–2 seasons to reach full bloom from plug size
  • Pairs well with short grasses and prairie plants for a natural look

Wild Petunia is a resilient, low-maintenance native that adds subtle color and strong ecological value to any sunny garden or native planting.

Big pollinator impact, small garden footprint.


Ordering & Pickup Information

You can pre-order this plant online or purchase it in person during the Roberts PTO Native Plant Sale.

Online orders will be available for pickup at any of the following sale events:

  • Thursday, May 30 – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Friday, May 31 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 1 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Pickup will take place at Roberts Elementary.


🌿 Native Plant Plugs – Affordable, Resilient, and Ready to Grow

2” wide x 5” deep plugs

Bring your landscape to life with native plants grown from seed in deep-rooted plugs. These young perennials may be small now, but they’re packed with potential—designed to establish quickly, support pollinators, and thrive in your local conditions.

🌱 Why Choose Plugs?

If you’re used to picking up gallon-size nursery pots, plugs may feel small—but here’s why they’re a smart investment:

  • Stronger roots, less stress: Our deep 5″ plugs grow roots down, not around, so they take off fast when planted.
  • Budget-friendly: Ideal for covering large areas or starting a garden on a budget.
  • Locally adapted: These native plants are grown from seed and hardened off outdoors, so they’re ready to handle your climate.

⏳ What to Expect

Patience pays off! These are first-year perennials, so most will focus on root growth in year one, with blooming and full performance by year two or three—depending on the species and growing conditions.

You may see a few flowers in the first season, but the real show starts next year. Think of this as an investment in a long-lasting, low-maintenance landscape.

🛠️ Planting & Care

  • Prepare the soil: Remove weeds and loosen soil before planting.
  • Plant deep: Bury the full plug so the crown is level with the soil.
  • Water well: Keep moist for the first few weeks to help roots establish.
  • Mulch lightly: Great for moisture retention and weed suppression—just keep mulch off the stem.

🌼 Designed for Pollinators. Built to Last.

Whether you’re starting a meadow, filling a border, or restoring habitat, native plugs are the best way to build beauty that supports bees, butterflies, and birds—from the ground up.

Plug Size

2" square by 5" deep

Color

Purple

Bloom Time

August, July, June

Height

Short (0-1')

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium

Sun Exposure

Sun, Partial Shade

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