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The Mexican Petunia (Ruellia brittoniana), also called Ruellia or Purple Showers, is a versatile perennial known for its resilience and non-stop blooms. Available in vibrant purple and luminous white, these full-grown plants create instant impact in landscapes and containers alike. Our Mexican Petunia plants for sale are shipped large in 3 Gallon pots, already 26″–34″ tall, so you get established shrubs ready to thrive in Zones 8–11. Whether you’re searching for the classic Mexican Purple Petunia or the elegant White Ruellia, these tough, pet-friendly perennials add reliable color season after season.
Mexican Petunia (Ruellia brittoniana) is a perennial flowering plant that produces trumpet-shaped blooms in purple or white. It’s valued for its toughness, tolerating drought, heat, and even occasional flooding. Also called Ruellia or Purple Showers, it’s a favorite for southern landscapes.
Yes, Mexican Petunia is a hardy perennial in USDA Zones 8–11. In cooler zones, it can be overwintered indoors in containers or treated as an annual. With proper care, it comes back each year with abundant flowers.
Yes, Mexican Petunia is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich blooms. Planting several together creates a pollinator-friendly border that stays colorful from spring through fall.
Full-grown plants typically reach 3–4 feet tall and wide, forming a bushy mound covered in flowers. In containers, they stay smaller but remain easy to shape with light pruning.
You can buy Mexican Petunia plants online at Tropical Plants of Florida. We ship large, 26″–34″ 3 Gallon plants that arrive nursery-fresh and ready for planting. Whether you’re searching “Mexican Petunia for sale” or “Mexican Petunia plants for sale near me,” ordering direct ensures quality, size, and safe delivery.