Mexican petunia is a resilient plant with the ability to grow well in harsh environments, but it can easily become invasive.

Machu Morado is one of the most intriguing new plants in both name and performance. In reality, it is a dream come true, but I’ll explain. First it is a Mexican petunia or Ruellia, the gregarious ...

These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy. Mexican petunias thrive in warm climates and can be invasive, so manage their growth diligently. They are versatile, surviving in diverse ...

Machu Morado is one of the most intriguing new plants in both name and performance. In reality, it is a dream come true. First it is a Mexican petunia or ruellia, the gregarious “Uncle Buck” of the ...

I planted a few Ruellia simplex, both tall- and short-stem varieties, in January in a rectangular pot. The plants are fertilised every two weeks and get about four hours of sun daily. They produced ...

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Machu Morado is one of the most intriguing new plants in both name and performance. In reality it is a dream come true but I'll explain. First it is a Mexican petunia or Ruellia, the gregarious "Uncle ...