"I have no clue where to begin." Homeowner pleads for advice on serious landscaping issue: 'It looks very daunting' first ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: 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 simplex.

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.

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers at floridatoday.com/subscribe. Gardening is a fun hobby because there are so many great plants to grow. We ...