Ruellia tweediana

Mexican Petunia, Mexican Bluebell, Britton's Wild Petunia

Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 11
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Blue, purple
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, massing
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
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 Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing