Ruellia squarrosa

Trailing Mexican Petunia from Mexico into S. America: use as flowering border, groundcover, or 'spiller' in pot or hanging basket. Vigorous, fast grower. Violet blooms late spring through fall attract hummingbirds, pollinators. Velvety foliage. Not finicky about soil, fine with poor drainage, seasonal moisture/wet soils. Best in areas that receive regular irrigation, mulch deeply to insulate roots, moderate drought tolerance once established.

Perennial, hardy z8-z10.

<6" x 2-3'

Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Bright Dappled

Hummingbirds / Hell Strips / Pollinators