The Mexican petunia or Ruellia simplex is a shrub boasting a profusion of Petunia-like, vibrant lavender blue flowers, two inches across, from summer to fall. Born solitary or in clusters at the tips ...

Question: I have a Mexican petunia (Ruellia) that is about 4 years old. In 2013 the freeze caused all of the stems to die back. I cut them all off at ground level and the plant grew back nicely and ...

Since there was no newsletter last week, here are two weeks of mystery plants: Mexican Petunia --Ruellia simplex is a perennial plant that takes care of itself and blooms all summer long.

Dear Neil: The enclosed plant came into our yard beneath our backyard fence. It grows about 3 feet tall, and I’m wondering how to stop its spread. What is it? A: You now have Mexican petunia, Ruellia ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I’m having an odd problem with my Mexican petunia plants. Nothing seems to ...

I have mentioned Mexican petunia for various reasons a number of times throughout the years. Not a petunia or even in the same family as petunias, Ruellia is a native of Mexico. It is a genus of about ...

Invasive plants in Florida gardens contribute to the spread of non-native species in natural areas. Sterile versions of invasive plants like lantana and Mexican petunia are available, but not widely ...

Since there was no newsletter last week, here are two weeks of mystery plants: Mexican Petunia --Ruellia simplex is a perennial plant that takes care of itself and blooms all summer long.