Ruellia, Desert Petunia, Florida Bluebells, Mexican Petunia, Mexican Blue Bells 'Purple Showers' (Ruellia simplex)

Very easy to propagate from cuttings. The flowers open in the morning and drop to the ground by late afternoon.

by shasta143 Nov 12, 2003 11:57 AM

Seed pod

by TamiMcNally Jun 19, 2004 9:48 AM

These blooms 'explode' off in the mid afternoon, so far it hasn't set any seed.

by okus Sep 23, 2004 12:49 PM

Purple Mexican Petunias 'Purple Showers' Close up on blooms. Very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies!

by onalee Jul 14, 2006 11:34 PM

Purple Mexican Petunias 'Purple Showers' are prolific bloomers. Love the summer heat, bloom well in full sun/part shade.

by onalee Jul 14, 2006 11:29 PM

This hedge began with one plant two years ago. It does multiply rapidly.

by dirtyshovel Sep 20, 2010 5:52 PM