Ruellia simplex The Mexican Petunia, also known as the Texas Petunia or Purple Ruellia, is a lovely shrubby perennial that features a sturdy woody base and beautiful dark green leaves paired with striking purple stems. You’ll find that its lovely dark purple flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, creating a vibrant garden atmosphere! This resilient shrub is built to endure harsh heat, humidity, and even drought conditions. It loves to reseed itself and will spread quickly throughout your garden, and while it's incredibly tough and self-sufficient, it's worth noting that it can become invasive if not kept in check, especially in warm, moist areas. It performs beautifully in medium to wet soil and prefers full sun to part shade. Another great thing about this plant is that it’s nearly free from pests and diseases! To encourage fresh new growth, just cut back the stems after flowering, and enjoy the beauty it brings. Height: 2'-3'Spread: 1'-2'Bloom: May-SeptemberLight: Full Sun-Part Shade Water: Low-HighZone: 8-10Origin: Mexico, the Caribbean, South America
