Mexican Petunia is a shrubby woody plant used as annual with woody stems and long willow-like dark green foliage that is often tinged with purple. Loose clusters of purple trumpet-shaped, petunia like flowers bloom from spring until frost. Each flower only lasts a day but is quickly replaced. Grows best with full sun and moist well drained humusy soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Type: |
Shrub, Annual |
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Origins: |
Central and South America |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Does well in a wide range of soils, from marginal waters to evenly moist average garden soils. NOTE: an aggressive spreader within its hardiness zones.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accent or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Patios, Foundation Plantings, Annual Beds, House Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lantana, Hibiscus, Canna Lily
IMAGES: Vengolis, Ruellia simplex 20, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by Dick Culbert, Ruellia simplex
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
