Mexican Petunia
- 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
