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Ruella simplex
Mexican Petunia
Origin: Native to Mexico.
| Family |
| Acanthaceae |
| Genus |
| Ruella |
| Species |
| simplex |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals, Weeds |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| - 15 to - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 to 14 |
| Height |
| 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.6 to 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A vigorous perennial that can flower year-round if provided the correct care. The small flowers that dot this plant perish after only a day. This plant has been categorized as invasive as it can quickly spread if not managed correctly. |
| Landscape |
| Flower beds and borders. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in full sun with moist, fertile, humus soil. |
| Shape |
| Upright. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Grows in wet areas with considerable amounts of water, such as ponds, and drainage ditches. It can also commonly be found in wet woods. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by stem cuttings, division, and seed. |
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