Dwarf Mexican Petunia

Ruellia brittoniana Katie
  • Also Known As: Dwarf Wild Petunia, Katie\\s Mexican Petunia, Katie\\s Dwarf Petunia
  • Botanical Name: Ruellia brittoniana Katie
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun, Full Shade, Partial Shade
  • Water Demand: Medium, Low
  • Landscape Use: Salt Tolerant, Erosion Control, Deer Resistant
  • Ornamental Color: Purple, White, Pink
  • Native or Adapted: Adapted
  • Wildlife Value: Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  • Season: Summer
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Spreading
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 1' - 2'
  • Plant Height: 0' - 1'

Description

Grows in almost any soil. While it reseeds, its not as aggressive as the standard Mexican petunia. The pink selection is called Bonita and the white selection is called Blanca.

Dwarf Mexican Petunia Photos