Wild Petunia Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the wild petunia seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 4-6 weeks. The Ruellia Humilis seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows best in average soil, though it tolerates both drought and fairly moist soil. This plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies as well as resisting deer. It may spread by self-seeding. This flower performs well as a container plant or as an addition to a rock garden.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small seed pods will form. When ripe, the seed pods will begin to turn brown; remove them and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Keep in mind that the pods often explode and expel their seed as they dry, and may need a light covering to contain the seed. Separate the wild petunia seed from the pods and store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Fringeleaf, Hairy Ruellia
Latin Name: Ruellia humilis
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,600
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Great selection filters for native plants
I have been trying to grow native plants for the environmental benefits and to support insect and bird populations. You're website made it so easy to identify native flowers for my region. The growing tips are also much appreciated.
Great seeds! Replaced plants lost by Texas Freeze
I had a garden full of Petunias (we call them Mexican Petunias in Texas) and most were wiped out due to a severe freeze. My daily harvesting would not replenish the amount of seeds I needed to bring back my numbers. I could not believe I would find these but Everwilde had them and they returned on time and I seeded the other day and now it is raining for over 24 hours so they will settle in and start growing. I gave them a spray of worm tea before the rains to give them a little food to help germination. I use M. Fungi and that should help too.
Beautiful color and wild variety
I love to get wild seeds. They are incredibly strong plants. I haven't gown these yet but am looking forward to.. I love Everwilde, their seeds are always the first to sprout up. They have great varieties. You can eat pansies, so I want to grow these organically and not only enjoy the beauty of them but also use the petals in my salads and soups.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the wild petunia seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes 4-6 weeks. The Ruellia Humilis seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in spring. Keep seedlings lightly moist, and transplant them as soon as they have developed several leaves.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows best in average soil, though it tolerates both drought and fairly moist soil. This plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies as well as resisting deer. It may spread by self-seeding. This flower performs well as a container plant or as an addition to a rock garden.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small seed pods will form. When ripe, the seed pods will begin to turn brown; remove them and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Keep in mind that the pods often explode and expel their seed as they dry, and may need a light covering to contain the seed. Separate the wild petunia seed from the pods and store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Fringeleaf, Hairy Ruellia
Latin Name: Ruellia humilis
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,600
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Great selection filters for native plants
I have been trying to grow native plants for the environmental benefits and to support insect and bird populations. You're website made it so easy to identify native flowers for my region. The growing tips are also much appreciated.
Review
Great seeds! Replaced plants lost by Texas Freeze
I had a garden full of Petunias (we call them Mexican Petunias in Texas) and most were wiped out due to a severe freeze. My daily harvesting would not replenish the amount of seeds I needed to bring back my numbers. I could not believe I would find these but Everwilde had them and they returned on time and I seeded the other day and now it is raining for over 24 hours so they will settle in and start growing. I gave them a spray of worm tea before the rains to give them a little food to help germination. I use M. Fungi and that should help too.
Review
Beautiful color and wild variety
I love to get wild seeds. They are incredibly strong plants. I haven't gown these yet but am looking forward to.. I love Everwilde, their seeds are always the first to sprout up. They have great varieties. You can eat pansies, so I want to grow these organically and not only enjoy the beauty of them but also use the petals in my salads and soups.