Ruellia humilis (Wild Petunia) [15 Seeds]

Germination Information: I recommend these seeds for experienced seed-starters only, because they require some patience. The easiest approach is to sow the seeds in fall to late winter, just barely covered with growing medium. Set them outdoors in a spot protected from mice so they can get a chilling period and then germinate when conditions are right in spring.

If you sow after February, set the pot in a plastic bag in your refrigerator for about 2 months before moving it to a warm, bright place for germination. (Remove the bag if the pot will be exposed to any direct sun.)

Once you get wild petunia to flower in your garden, it’s likely to self-sow (possibly to the point of being considered aggressive in the Deep South). When the seedpods snap open, they can fling the seeds quite a distance, so you may find seedlings popping up in surprising places.

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