Dwarf Mexican Petunia
- Also Known As: Dwarf Wild Petunia, Katie\\s Mexican Petunia, Katie\\s Dwarf Petunia
- Botanical Name: Ruellia brittoniana Katie
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
- Water Demand: Low|Medium
- Landscape Use: Border - Edge, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Salt Tolerant
- Ornamental Color: Purple, Pink, White
- Native or Adapted: Adapted
- Wildlife Value: Birds, Butterflies, Bees
- Season: Summer
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
- Plant Form: Spreading
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 1' - 2'
- Plant Height: 0' - 1'
Description
Grows in almost any soil. While it reseeds, its not as aggressive as the standard Mexican petunia. The pink selection is called Bonita and the white selection is called Blanca.