Mexican Petunia

Ruellia brittoniana
  • Also Known As: Standard Mexican Petunia, Tall Mexican Petunia
  • Botanical Name: Ruellia brittoniana
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Light Requirement: Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Water Demand: Medium, Low
  • Landscape Use: Salt Tolerant, Erosion Control, Deer Resistant
  • Ornamental Color: Purple, Pink
  • 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' - 4'
  • Plant Height: 2' - 4'

Description

Grows in almost any soil. Reseeds. Can be aggressive in good garden soil with uniform moisture. The pink selection is called Chi Chi.

Mexican Petunia Photos