Botanical Name: Ruellia brittoniana
Common Name: Mexican petunia Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright herbaceous perennial with fleshy stems and dense form; deep purple flowers held toward ends of branches appear throughout the warm season Height 3 to 4' Spread 3 to 4' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun or light shade Soil prefers good drainage Hardiness some frost – zones 8, 9, 14-24 Morphology: Leaves narrowly elliptical to 2" long, 1/2" across, oppositely arranged and densely set on purple stems Flowers bell-shaped purple flowers to 1-1/2" across, borne heavily during spring and summer Fruit inconspicuous capsule Propagation: stem cuttings at any time of year Usage: filler or facer for heavy bloom, drought tolerant gardens perennial borders, tropical theme landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering but tolerates much drought when established Fertilizing low nitrogen fertilizer in spring Pruning head back to encourage bushy growth, thin out older stems Pests/Diseases aphids, scale Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico Family: Solanaceae Notes: |
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