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 ...

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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 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.

Mexican petunia is a distinguished member of the Acanthus family. The scientific name of Ruellia honors a 16th-century French physician-horticulturist named Jean Ruelle.

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.

Q. Plants of our Mexican petunia have a white coating on the leaves that does not rub off. I have applied insecticides but they do not give control. Should I remove the plants?

These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy. Somnuk Krobkum/Getty Images Despite their name, Mexican petunias are actually not petunias. Although they resemble petunias with their ...