Wild Petunia
Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis) is a favorite of hummingbirds with its trumpet-shaped lavender flowers, which also attract bees and butterflies. It usually grows up to one foot tall and works well with other low plants. Native to much of the eastern U.S., it prefers dry, sandy areas like rock gardens but can also thrive in well-drained soil. It self-seeds easily and can coexist with larger plants. Ruellia humilis serves as a host plant for the caterpillars of the Common Buckeye and White Peacock butterflies.
Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis) is a favorite of hummingbirds with its trumpet-shaped lavender flowers, which also attract bees and butterflies. It usually grows up to one foot tall and works well with other low plants. Native to much of the eastern U.S., it prefers dry, sandy areas like rock gardens but can also thrive in well-drained soil. It self-seeds easily and can coexist with larger plants. Ruellia humilis serves as a host plant for the caterpillars of the Common Buckeye and White Peacock butterflies.
Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis) is a favorite of hummingbirds with its trumpet-shaped lavender flowers, which also attract bees and butterflies. It usually grows up to one foot tall and works well with other low plants. Native to much of the eastern U.S., it prefers dry, sandy areas like rock gardens but can also thrive in well-drained soil. It self-seeds easily and can coexist with larger plants. Ruellia humilis serves as a host plant for the caterpillars of the Common Buckeye and White Peacock butterflies.