Purple Mexican Petunia

Bring vibrant color and easy-care charm to your garden with the Mexican Petunia (Ruellia brittoniana), also known as Purple Showers. With its striking trumpet-shaped purple blooms and tall, graceful stems, this plant transforms patios, walkways, and garden beds into vibrant displays of color that last all season.

Mexican Petunia is loved for its long blooming period, producing continuous flowers from summer into fall. Each morning, new blossoms open to greet the day, creating a fresh burst of color that keeps your garden looking lively. Its narrow, lance-shaped green leaves provide an elegant backdrop to the bright purple flowers, making it a perfect focal point or companion plant.

Mature plants typically reach 3–4 feet tall in the ground and 2–3 feet in containers, forming clumps that spread gracefully over time. Hardy in USDA Zones 8–11, this perennial thrives in full sun but also tolerates partial shade. In cooler regions, it can be grown as an annual or brought indoors to overwinter.

Growing Mexican Petunia is simple. Plant in well-draining soil, water regularly until established, and then enjoy its resilience—it tolerates heat, humidity, and even brief droughts once mature. Its fast growth makes it ideal for filling empty garden spots quickly, while its adaptability makes it equally effective in decorative pots or naturalized borders.

Your order includes two live starter plants (4–6 inches tall) shipped bare root in eco-friendly, recyclable packaging. Each plant is carefully inspected before shipment to ensure health and vitality. Please note that images show mature plants for reference; your young starters will establish quickly and reward you with abundant blooms.

Special Features: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Extended Bloom Time, Low Maintenance, Pest Resistant
Main Color: Purple flowers, green foliage
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours), Partial sun (4–6 hours)
Blooming Period: Summer to Fall
Moisture Needs: Regular watering (drought-tolerant once established)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 8–11
Mature Height: In containers: 2–3 ft; In ground: 3–4 ft
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Clay soil, Silt soil

Care Instructions
Plant in full sun with well-draining soil. Water regularly until roots establish, then reduce frequency—Mexican Petunia is drought-tolerant once mature. Fertilize lightly in spring for stronger growth. Trim stems back in late fall or early spring to promote fresh blooms. In colder climates, grow as an annual or overwinter indoors. Hardy in USDA Zones 8–11. With minimal care, it rewards you with continuous purple blooms and lush foliage all season long.