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We inherited this plant at our previous residence. Luckily, it was bordered by concrete footings and walkways. It invaded the entire pl...Read More
This was one of my first successful plants in the tx hill country, so I was delighted by its generous bloom and loyalty to me. So in appr...Read More
I planted a small purple one in an enormous pot in our Southern California garden. It has taken off , I've divided it a few times . The f...Read More
I bought a Ruellia that was braided into a "standard" or topiary shape and it is gorgeous. I'm actually growing it as a marginal aquatic...Read More
Zone 9a, Lafayette LA. Invasive and difficult to pull up.
My original Mexican petunia has done well in the same spot for 4 years here in Rockwall, Tx without being too invasive. The surrounding r...Read More
Help! I purchased 2 Mex Pet blooming plants last year and left them in pots all summer, wintering them in my garage. I planted them this ...Read More
Give this plant plenty of room. If it is not pruned, it can sprawl across a large area and fill everything with beautiful folliage and fl...Read More
I was given a small rooting from this plant by a friend. I was warned that it could be invasive. I planted it between my house, driveway ...Read More
I have to give this plant a neutral. I think the flowers are beautiful and they do well here in the AZ desert. It got cold here this w...Read More
I love this plant, not just for its lush dark green long thin foliage, but because it blooms all Summer and all Fall for me here in rural...Read More
I think this plant is beautiful, but it does grow fast. I can see where it might be invasive. Hopefully I will not have that problem in...Read More
Oh no, did I actually manage to kill this plant?!
I am totally new to gardening. I have my first yard ever here in Clearwater, FL...Read More
I just bought the purple one just now and planted it. I live in Walnut, CA (Los Angeles). After being in a dry part of the sandy front ...Read More
This atrocity was at my home before I moved in. Invasive indeed. After shoveling up an entire 8 X 10 ft area of it, sifting through the...Read More
I noticed this plant at a local garden center and thought it was just beautiful. I planted 8 of the plants in mid-July and they bloomed ...Read More
I have 3 plants that I started 5 years ago and still only have 3 plants. For me it does not spread like I wanted it to and as a matter of...Read More
I absolutely love this plant--as a matter of fact I have 2 dozen growing in various places in my yard--front, back and sides. They will ...Read More
Added this plant to my landscape about 4 years ago and really regret it. It grows uncontrollably, cut it back and it gets leggy, it grow...Read More
This plant spreads very quickly. Though it never gets thick in foliage, always has a roomy/airy look to it.
One feature th...Read More
Plant this where you want it to totally take over. Gets "singed" here in Titusville Florida from the cold weather and [after cutting back...Read More
I planted the "Mexican Petunia" a couple of years ago in my Jacksonville, NC garden. In full sun it grows to 3' and blooms like crazy, e...Read More
I live in Zone 6b and was very suprised to see this plant emerging this spring. Info states cold hardy to 8b. Didn't mulch or do anythin...Read More
I got mine in Lake Charles, LA where my father has them all over his yard. They are just wonderful to look at. I like how tall they get a...Read More
This plant grows well in Tyler. It just takes care of it self and looks good all summer. It dose not take over the rest of the bed.
I love this plant. It is pretty and blooms like crazy without any care at all. It performs even in dry sandy soil in full sun.
I'm really enjoying my plants. The flowers are a beautiful dark purple. The plant is very low-maintenance. It has done well in dry condit...Read More
This plant grows too well in Houston, Tx. Once established it is even drought tolerant. It spreads everywhere and does not pull up easily.
Hi all, I wanted to know if anyone has heard of being alergic to the Mexican Petunia plant. I had some growing in a seperate garden from...Read More
I Love this flower. In South Florida I have noticed them all over the neightborhood. I was lucky enough to have a neighbor who was cuttin...Read More
How do you care for the mexican petunia?
Thank you,
Lorraine
I am a proffessional water gardener, we have found it to be an excellent marginal or bog plant for ponds. we can use it on the inside of ...Read More
It's a great plant to start with but over time it's quite a pest. A better choice might be some of the other Ruellias which don't have s...Read More
I love this plant! I also have a pink variety, and it grows very well here, too. I take cutting from my plants and just stick them in the...Read More
I loved mine. I had two purple ones in South Carolina, and now I am back in southern California. I'd like to get a couple to try here.
Easy, no care plant, but spreads profusely. I have the taller variety up to 36". Forms seed pods that pop open if not caught in time. Pro...Read More
They are a fantastic, no-care plant! They flower year round here, and will get thicker if you cut them back. I love watching the butterfl...Read More
Plant dies in winter and returns in late spring and blooms all summer and early fall. Blossoms die nightly to be replaced by new blossom...Read More
In zone 8 it's growing well. I have the tall variety acquired from seed from East Texas, and it is reseeding well so far.
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Here in East Texas, I have three varieties of Mexican Petunia: tall, short and trailing. The tall ones are about 36", and do multiply ...Read More
This one multiplies like bunnies! Be careful or it will take over anything around it; a beautiful flower though!
Flowering is light dependent. I had better luck with the plant in full sun, even though the plant may wilt. The plant likes generous wa...Read More