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Mexican Petunia, Tall
Ruellia brittoniana 'Purple Showers'
Size
Height - 3 to 4 feet
Width - 3 to 4 feet
Sun
Full sun, part or full shade
Plant Type
Adapted shrubby perennial
Other common names
Hardy Petunia,
Mexican Bluebell
BLOOMING
MONTHS
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Full plant view
Save Water Low to medium water required
More Color Purple flowers from spring through fall
Attract Wildlife Showy flowers attract butterflies
Reduce Maintenance Foliage may be evergreen if winter is mild
Texas Tough Well-adapted to our warm and dry climate
Interesting Facts
Although each blooms lasts for about a day (similar to the daylily), the entire plant blooms profusely from spring until fall. Reseeds prolifically; seed pods actually explode to scatter seeds and spread the plant.
Mexican Petunias in Frisco
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