Petunias: Ruellia brittoniana
Botanical name: Ruellia brittoniana
Common name: Petunia, Mexican
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Soil: | damp, neutral, loam |
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Zones: | 8a thru 10b |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Attributes: |
drought tolerant |
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description for "Petunias: Ruellia brittoniana"
The flower resembles that of a petunia, but smaller. The flower color is an intense lavender or pink that nearly glows in some light. The foliage is not spectacular. Tolerates dry sites well but likes a well-drained soil. Ruellia is a genus with some tropical and some hardy plants. All are fairly low-growing and some are almost shrubby in habit. Hardy.