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How to Grow and Care for Mexican Petunias (Ruellia Simplex)

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.

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When you see a plant blooming its head off in a strip of compacted dirt between a parking lot and concrete wall in rainless, nasty July, ... Mexican Petunia, Petunia Plant, Gardening Zones, Southern Garden, Blue And Purple Flowers, Ground Cover Plants, Water Hyacinth, Plant Pictures, Different Plants

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How To Grow And Care For Mexican Petunia

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.

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mexican petunia - they grow wild and propagate very quickly but very low maintenance and you can trim them back as they tend to grow at least 3 - 5 feet tall....great for curb appeal by the mailbox! or lined up along the driveway path as shown... etc.. Ruellia Plant, Mexican Petunias, Petunia Garden, Beach Landscaping, Mexican Petunia, Front Yard Flowers, Arizona Garden, Texas Landscaping, Landscape Planning

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Mexican Petunia Garden : Purple Showers 2013

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…

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Before and After: Mexican Petunia

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...

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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 ... Backyard Border, Mexican Petunia, Full Sun Shrubs, Petunia Plant, Broadleaf Evergreen, Florida Plants, Dark Purple Flowers, Planting Ideas, Purple Plants

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Plant of the Week – September 3, 2020: Mexican Petunias - Neil Sperry's GARDENS

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 ...

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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, Mexican Petunia, Shrub Garden, Petunia Plant, Texas Gardening, Master Gardener, Backyard Fences, Landscaping Plants, All About Plants

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Plant of the Week – September 13, 2018: Mexican Petunia - Neil Sperry's GARDENS

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 ...

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How to Grow and Care for Mexican Petunia

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

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Dwarf Mexican Petunia - Plant Guide

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

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How To Grow And Care For Mexican Petunia

Discover tips on planting, watering, pruning, and pest control for this vibrant, low-maintenance perennial.

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