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Do Mexican petunias come in different colors?
It is a ‘Ruellia brittoncana’ or Mexican petunia. They resemble the petunia flower we are familiar with, but the two plants are NOT related….What colors do Mexican Petunias come in?
| Botanical Name | Ruellia brittoniana |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | May to November |
| Flower Color | Purple, Pink, White |
| Hardiness Zone | 8–11 |
| Native Area | Mexico |
Are Mexican petunias annuals or perennials?
But Mexican petunias are actually Ruellia simplex, fast-growing perennials with green to purple stems and green leaves. The wild, invasive form of this plant is so aggressive, it’s banned in some states, and it’s on a watch list of invasive plants in others.
Do Mexican petunias come in white?
Mexican Petunia White (Ruellia Brittoniana Souther Star White) – This low growing, dwarf ruellia produce multiple stemmed clumps with elongated foliage funnel shaped white flowers. This ruellia makes an excellent spring, summer, and fall ground cover and blooms over an extended period.
Do Mexican petunias like sun or shade?
Mexican petunia grows and blooms best in full sun or partial shade. It will grow in shade, but doesn’t bloom as much and looks leggy and lanky. This sun-loving perennial likes rich, slightly moist soil so mulch the plants to maintain consistent soil conditions, especially during hot, dry weather.
Why are Mexican petunias bad?
The Mexican petunia has been credited with “altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives” according to the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council in 2011.
Are Mexican petunias poisonous?
brittoniana is completely non-toxic; however, its absence from the lists is a good indication that it is harmless.
How fast do Mexican petunias spread?
Speedy Growth. Mexican petunia, also called desert petunia, establishes itself quickly when you start with a nursery-grown seedling or young plant. It generally produces groups of strong, semi-woody stalks about 3 feet tall that bear attractive foliage and produce flowers within a month or two.
Do Mexican petunias bloom all year?
Flowers. The flowers of the Mexican petunia bloom from the middle of summer through to fall. They typically measure around 2 inches in diameter and have a delicate lilac-blue color. They resemble petunia’s, as you would expect from their common name, but in fact, the Mexican petunia is not a petunia at all.
How tall does a Mexican petunia plant get?
This easy-care plant grows 3 feet tall (though there are also dwarf varieties that stay shorter) and develops waves of blue, white, or pink petunia-like flowers through the summer. Mexican petunia is great choice for butterfly gardens because the colorful insects flock to its sweet flowers.
What are the colors of a Petunia plant?
Petunias come in nearly every color imaginable. Petunias, known for their clear, rich colors, are a bright and sometimes fragrant addition to any flower garden. Easy to grow and care for, petunias bloom all summer long. Petunias are annuals.
Are there butterflies in my Mexican petunia plant?
Yes, Mexican petunia (Ruellia) does attract butterflies. Many different butterflies enjoy visiting its flowers for their nectar, and some butterflies may use it as a host plant in their caterpillar stage. Q: Does Costa Farms sell invasive types of Mexican Petunia? We sell sterile Mexican petunia varieties that don’t spread by seed.
Can a Mexican petunia plant spread by seed?
We sell sterile Mexican petunia varieties that don’t spread by seed. However, these are often vigorous plants and can colonize quickly in gardens and landscaping beds and borders — especially when grown in rich soil.