{"product_id":"ruellia-mexican-petunia-3-gallon","title":"Ruellia Mexican Petunia – 3 Gallon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuellia Mexican Petunia – 3 Gallon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheerful blooms and graceful greenery for your Southern garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring warm-season beauty to your landscape with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Gallon Ruellia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican Petunia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its trumpet-shaped flowers and slender green leaves add a relaxed, cottage-garden feel to sunny outdoor spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy its long flowering season in a roomy patio container or thoughtfully managed garden bed. At Wright’s Market, we love the everyday joy of fresh blooms and a garden that welcomes you home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuellia simplex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, formerly sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuellia brittoniana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mexican Petunia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3-gallon nursery container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, clumping to spreading perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard varieties generally reach 3–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide initially; colonies can spread farther. Dwarf selections remain smaller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Depends on variety; commonly purple, pink, or white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late spring through fall in warm conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade; best flowering in full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally USDA Zones 8–11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May die back after frost and regrow from the roots in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant History \u0026amp; Garden Charm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to Mexico and parts of tropical America, Mexican Petunia has become familiar in warm-climate gardens for its abundant flowers and adaptability. Despite its common name, it belongs to the acanthus family rather than the true petunia family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Care for Your Ruellia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose full sun for the most flowers. Partial shade is tolerated, though plants may grow taller and bloom less.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly after planting while roots establish. Established plants tolerate periods of drought, but consistent moisture supports flowering. Check container plants more frequently during hot weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adapts to a range of garden soils. For containers, use a quality outdoor potting mix and a planter with drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightly trim leggy stems during the growing season to encourage fuller growth. Remove frost-damaged stems in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed lightly if needed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer according to label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread Management:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Mexican Petunia can spread aggressively through underground stems and seeds and is invasive in Florida. Choose a verified sterile cultivar where appropriate, remove unwanted shoots, and keep plant material out of natural areas. Even sterile varieties can spread vegetatively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable pet-specific toxicity information for Mexican Petunia is limited, so we do not label it as confirmed pet-safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Discourage cats and dogs from chewing or eating the plant. If your pet ingests it or develops symptoms, contact your veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Companions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epentas, angelonia, or ornamental grasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in nearby sunny plantings. Allow space between plants and monitor Ruellia’s spread so it does not crowd its neighbors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plant is naturally unique. Size, fullness, and flowering stage will vary. The 3-gallon designation refers to the nursery container size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh blooms and a heartfelt welcome—from Wright’s Market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Volcanoes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67794300600472,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5770\/6136\/files\/images_29.jpg?v=1792772161","url":"https:\/\/www.wright-market.com\/products\/ruellia-mexican-petunia-3-gallon","provider":"Wright's Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}