Ruellia simplex ~ Mexican Petunia purple-bloom calendulas

calendulas

Susceptible to leaf and stem blights

(2) Photo by Homer Edward Price

The fragrant ruffled rose pink flowers with a darker rose eye and yellow throat continuously bloom in clusters from late spring until the first frost

Ruellia simplex ~ Mexican Petunia purple-bloom calendulasMexican Petunia is a shrubby woody plant used as annual with woody stems and long willow like dark green foliage that is often tinged with purple. Loose clusters of purple trumpet shaped, petunia like flowers bloom from spring until frost. Each flower only lasts a day but is quickly replaced. Grows best with full sun and moist well drained humusy soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub, Annual Origins: Central and South America Height: