Baby Kate Mexican Petunia Live Plant – Dwarf Ground Cover
Baby Kate Mexican Petunia is a compact ornamental ground cover plant admired for its spreading growth habit and continuous seasonal color. This live dwarf Mexican Petunia forms dense clumping mounds, making it especially suitable for borders, rock gardens, patio containers, poolside planting, and decorative landscape use.
Mature plants typically grow approximately 10–12 inches tall with proper care and quickly spread to fill garden spaces as a low-maintenance ground cover. This variety performs well in full sun to partial shade and is appreciated for its drought tolerance and reliable ornamental performance in warm outdoor environments.
Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant clump. Listing photos show mature plants for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.
• Compact dwarf Mexican Petunia
• Clump-forming ground cover plant
• Mature height approximately 10–12 inches
• Drought-tolerant landscape plant
• Suitable for borders and edging
• Suitable for rock gardens and containers
• Suitable for poolside planting
• Full sun to partial shade
• Fast-spreading ornamental ground cover
• Live perennial garden plant
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Common Name: Baby Kate Mexican Petunia
Scientific Name: Ruellia brittoniana ‘Baby Kate’
Plant Type: Ground Cover Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Purple Lavender
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-draining garden soil
Water: Moderate watering
USDA Zone: 6–11