Mexican petunia
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Ruellia brittoniana or Ruellia simplex
|
| COMMON NAME |
Mexican petunia
|
| FAMILY |
Acanthaceae
|
| FORM | Erect |
| HEIGHT |
3ft
|
| CROWN SIZE |
None
|
| TEXTURE |
Rough/woody
|
| TRUNK |
None
|
| FOLIAGE |
Green
|
| FLOWER COLOR |
Purple
|
| SCENT |
Non-fragrant
|
| BLOOMING PERIOD |
March-November
|
| SOIL |
Well drained
|
| MOISTURE |
Moderate water
|
| LIGHT |
Partial to full
|
| INSECTS & DISEASE |
Root rot, leafspots, yellowing leaves, gray mold spots
|
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Rapid and fast growing
|
| SPACING |
12inches
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES |
Used as a/an: ornamental, or medicinal plant
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