Mexican petunias are fast-growing plants native to warm parts of South America and Mexico, but they can tolerate cool temperatures in other regions of the globe. It’s a popular flower choice for ...

Bright, colorful petunias bloom all summer, whether planted in a flower bed, container, window box, or hanging basket. These ...

The plant is a very aggressive grower and with plenty of water can take over beds of other plants. In subtropical climates, such as Florida, Mexican petunia is evergreen and listed as invasive.

Mexican petunias are easy to grow in a full-sun garden or as the thrill in a garden container. It does like quite a bit of moisture, so it is perfect for that wet garden spot.

Tough as nails, these Mexican Petunias tolerate heat, humidity and drought. It is a versatile plant that tolerates an extremely wide range of growing conditions.

Mexican Petunia --Ruellia simplex is a perennial plant that takes care of itself and blooms all summer long. Unfortunately, it can become a bit aggressive spreading by underground rhizomes and seed.

The plant called Mexican petunia is ubiquitous in our landscapes, displaying purple flowers year-round. But Mexican petunia (Ruellia brittoniana) is an aggressive species, with even the sterile ...