Mayan White Mexican Petunia is a woody evergreen plant with upright stems and long willow-like dark green foliage. Can be treated as an annual, or a die-back perennial in zones 8-9. Loose clusters of pure white trumpet-shaped, petunia like flowers bloom quickly from spring until frost. Grows best with full sun and moist well drained humusy soils. Drought tolerant once established. The Mayan series is sterile, has improved disease resistance, and stronger flowering.
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Origins: |
Central and South America |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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, Edging, Wildlife Gardens, Patios, Foundation Plantings, Annual Beds, House Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lantana, Hibiscus, Canna Lily
IMAGES: © 2010 Jee & Rani Nature Photography (License: CC BY-SA 4.0), Ruellia simplex at Kadavoor, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) © 2010 Jee & Rani Nature Photography (License: CC BY-SA 4.0), Ruellia simplex of Kadavoor, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
