Mexican petunia landscaping

There aren’t a lot of plants that are as showy as Mexican petunia (Ruellia brittoniana) when it’s in full bloom. It’s a strong-willed perennial that you’ll find in old landscapes ...

Need a pretty flowering shade plant? Consider Mexican petunia, aka Ruellia simplex, an easy-care beauty that likes sun, too. Learn more on Gardener’s Path.

Blogger's Note July 2008: There is an edit/update to this post here . It appears that this post receives many google hits with folks inquiri...

Mexican Petunia is a carefree flower for Southern gardens that can easily become invasive. With our guide, you'll know which types to safely grow and how.

I first became interested in Mexican Petunias aka Purple Showers back in the Summer of 2011. That's when I was introduced to this fabulous purple perennial when I saw a little inspiration across the street, decorating their mailbox. See that inspirational flower photo at the end of this blog post! And, you can also see that bit of inspiration, although not so inspirational today, in my second photo below. Look closely. It has the scientific name of Ruellia brittoniana and is known as…

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: before you today stands the Mexican petunia, Ruellia simplex , of the family Acanthaceae , a blue, long-fl...

Before I begin, an admission… You either love this plant – or you hate it. It’s Ruellia brittoniana, Mexican petunia. It loves Texas and it shows it by spreading as ...

Mexican petunias (Ruellia simplex) are hardy, blooming perennials. Learn how to care for these tough, low-maintenance flowers.

Live plant, 3-4 inch pot (each pot has 5 stems), see example pictures, you will receive a similar plant. Fast growing. (Ships with the continental US

Dwarf Mexican Petunia, or Ruellia brittoniana, and sometimes known as Dwarf Ruellia, is a hardy flowering ground cover. The leaves are similar in appearance