Ruellia simplex ~ Mexican Petunia purple-bloom Cut fronds back to base

Cut fronds back to base to rejuvenate plant

dark green leaves and delicate

It has a rounded

Susceptible to leaf and stem blights

Ruellia simplex ~ Mexican Petunia purple-bloom Cut fronds back to baseMexican 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. Type: Shrub, Annual Origins: Central and South America Height: