Ruellia tweediana 'Chi Chi'

Mexican Petunia, Mexican Bluebell, Britton's Wild Petunia

Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, massing, specimen
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing