Mexican petunia or ruellia One Young Plant - grows Purple Flowers propagates easily low maintenance
Ruellia grows best in full sun, but also grow remarkably well in part
shade. The Mexican petunia thrives in moist, well-drained, organic-rich
soils and performs well in poorer soils, too. The deep green foliage
with hints of burgundy is attractive and works well in combination
plantings. The leaves are narrow, pointed and reach almost a foot in
length on large varieties. The flowers are borne in clusters on forked
branches. The flowers are tubular or funnel-shaped and may reach 2
inches in length. The long bloom period is usually early summer through
fall.
Definitely perennial in zone 8, and have been told they return in zone
7. The good news for colder areas is they make good annuals like a real petunia.
They are also easy to propagate. You can divide clumps, take root
cuttings and plant by seed. Stems are easy to root in moist soil or
sand. Another big plus is that they are disease and pest-free, making
them environmentally friendly.
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