Scientific Name : Ruellia brittoniana (Ruellia tweediana)
Common Name : Mexican Petunia
Blooming Season : Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded
Spacing : 12" (30cm)
Height : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Width : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)
Exposure : Sun
Grower Information :
Seed supplied as: Raw.
Plug crop time: 5 to 6 weeks
Transplant to finish: Spring 10 weeks, Summer 8 weeks
- The first dwarf ruellia from seed is easy to program and produces clean green foliage.
- Low-maintenance; tolerates both wet and dry conditions.
- Great for southern perennial programs – hardy to Zone 8 (10°F/-12°C minimum temperature).
- Can be used as an in-ground or container annual in other regions, but not recommended for the far North.