Deciduous perennial. Can be invasive; best kept in containers. Dark green narrow leaves provide a nice background, prized for its foliage. Small soft lavender-blue petunia-like flowers bloom from late spring until first frost. This plants is prized for its continual blooming, providing a pop of color through most of the year. Deer resistant. Very drought tolerant once established, but needs good drainage. Hardy to 20°-25°F.
- Botanical Name: Ruellia brittoniana
- Common Name: Mexican Petunia
- Exposure: Full Sun/Light Shade
- Dimensions (HxW): 2-3’x 1-2′ and spreading
