Ruellia tweediana 'Purple Showers'

Mexican Petunia, Mexican Bluebell, Britton's Wild Petunia

Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Mid Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, massing
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing