Purple Showers Mexican Petunia - Ruellia |
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Acanthaceae Ruellia Tweediana Purple Showers |
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| Grows In | Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F through Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F |
| Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade |
| Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained, Poorly Drained, Very Poorly Drained |
| Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Insect, Disease, Heat |
| Blooms | Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms |
| Foliage Color | Blue Green |
| Average Height | 3' to 4' |
| Average Width | 3' to 4' |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Visual Attention |
| Fragrances | None |
More About Purple Showers Mexican Petunia...One of our favorite perennials, Purple Showers Mexican Petunia, Ruellia simplex 'Purple Showers', is a very versatile and easy-to-grow perennial in USDA Zones 8a-11 (maybe 7?). The plant forms attractive, large clumps of erect, deep purplish stems that are clothed in dark-green, willow-like leaves that are tinged in purple. Trumpet-shaped, petunia-like purple-lavender flowers are produced from late spring through fall....year round in zones where it remains evergreen. Can be grown as an annual in beds or containers north of Zone 7.
Uses & Styles
Great for Background, Bog Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Hummingbird Gardens, Tropical Gardens
USDA Zones: 8a-11 (maybe 7?)
Height: 3-4'
Width: 3-4'
Spacing: 3'
Sun: Full Sun or Part Shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist, fertile, humusy soil is best
Water Needs: Average. Good drought resistance when established
Flower Color: Purplish Lavender
Bloom Period: Spring to Frost!
Foliage: Dark Green
Fragrance: None
Tolerances / Resistances: Wet Soil, Heat, Drought, Insect, Disease
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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