These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy. Mexican petunias are fast-growing plants native to warm parts of South America and Mexico, but they can tolerate cool temperatures in ...

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 ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. A wonderful container filler is the ‘Purple Showers’ variety of Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex ‘Purple Showers’ syn. Ruellia ...

The Mexican petunia, or Ruellia brittoniana (also known as false petunia), is growing in popularity in commercial and home landscapes. Not only does it endure high heat and humidity, but it is also a ...

The Mexican petunia, or ruellia, is getting more popular with each growing season, and I give a hearty “amen.” One thing that surprised me is how it has crossed from home to commercial landscapes.

Gardeners looking for a showy summer ornamental with floriferous displays of blossoms and can take our Texas heat while growing in full sun might consider Mexican petunia, Ruellia brittoniana ...

These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy. Somnuk Krobkum/Getty Images Despite their name, Mexican petunias are actually not petunias. Although they resemble petunias with their ...