Drought Tolerant White Mexican Petunia Seeds - Flower Plant

Ruellia Simplex is a perennial flowering plant known for its upright clumping growth habit and trumpet-shaped blooms. This white-flowering variety produces green narrow foliage and flowers during warm seasons. It adapts well to a range of climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade conditions with well-drained soil. It is commonly used in garden beds, borders, and naturalized landscape plantings due to its resilience and low maintenance requirements.

Features

• Perennial flowering ornamental plant
• Produces white trumpet-shaped flowers
• Upright clumping growth habit
• Suitable for garden beds and borders
• Adapted to warm and humid climates
• Tolerates drought once established
• Performs well in well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ruellia simplex
• Common Name (US): Mexican Petunia
• Seed Type / Variety: White Flowering Drought Tolerant Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial clumping plant
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-21 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering once established
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart