Name: | Dwarf Mexican Petunia |
Height: | 8″ |
Width/Spread: | 10″ |
Light: | Sun/Shade |
Evergreen/Deciduous: | D |
Seasonal Interest: | Spring to Summer |
Color/Feature: | Blue/purple to pink |
Maintenance: | Prune taller varieties to 3″ after first frost browns leaves. |
Botanical Name
& Comments: |
Ruellia Brittoniana Petunia-like flowers. Reseeds profusely. Taller types are invasive so choose dwarf varieties such as “Katie” or “Bonita. Note: if you plant the standard/taller variety, Ruellia nudiflora, make sure you choose a sterile selection. |
Learn about other water-wise perennials for Lubbock County, courtesy of Lubbock Master Gardeners Association.