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Mexican Petunia

Ruellia simplex

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Description:

This three-foot-tall evergreen shrub bears many tubular, blue or purple, petunia-like flowers on dark stems over a long period. Each flower lasts for just one day. It is a fast grower that may self-seed aggressively. Use in a border, container, or at waterside. Can be grown as an annual in cooler areas.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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Ruellia simplex

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