The individual flowers of hairy wild petunia only last for a day or so but are frequently replaced with new flowers for several months. They are visited by a number of bees and other pollinators. It is easy to grow this plant in a wide range of conditions, though it does best in sunny areas that stay somewhat dry. This is a long-lived perennial that spreads by seed. The seed capsules pop open and can propel the seed several feet.
Uses: Butterflies, hummingbirds
Bloom time: June - September
Height: 12 to 16 inches
Space: 12 to 16 inches
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Dry to average
Seed: Needs a minimum 30-day cold, moist stratification period, preferably 50 days or more. Sow outdoors anytime from October through February. Seed retains viability for at least 2 years.
- ~200 seeds per packet
- 9,380 seeds per ounce
- 1 ounce per 300 square feet
