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Posted 04/18/2023 in Perennial

Ruellia simplex 'Purple Showers'

The large 2" deep bluish-purple trumpets are born freely from summer to fall on upright to arching burgundy stems with deep bronzy green glossy foliage.

Post Details

Latin Name
Ruellia simplex 'Purple Showers'
Common Name
Mexican Petunia
Planting Zone
Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-4 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

The large 2" deep bluish-purple trumpets are born freely from summer to fall on upright to arching burgundy stems with deep bronzy green glossy foliage.

Special Care Instructions

Cultivar grows 3-4' tall that blooms freely from late spring to frost The Cultivar does not seed 

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