Purple Mexican Petunia – Ruellia simplex Live Rooted Plants | 10 Starter Plants in Pot | Hardy Perennial | Fast Growing | Easy to Grow

Add vibrant, long-lasting color to your landscape with this set of 10 Purple Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex) rooted starter plants. Known for their beautiful trumpet-shaped purple blooms and vigorous growth, these hardy perennials are perfect for garden borders, pond edges, rain gardens, containers, and naturalized landscapes. Their adaptability to both moist and dry conditions makes them an excellent low-maintenance choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

Each order includes 10 healthy rooted plants, approximately 4–8 inches tall, growing in starter pots. To reduce shipping weight, some soil may be removed before shipping. Upon arrival, soak the roots in water before planting to help the plants rehydrate and establish quickly.

Please Note: Free shipping is available to the contiguous United States only. Shipping is not available to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or international destinations.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 rooted Purple Mexican Petunia plants
✔️ Botanical Name: Ruellia simplex
✔️ Height: approximately 4–8 inches
✔️ Healthy rooted starter plants in pots
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Mexican Petunia
Botanical Name: Ruellia simplex
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial flowering plant
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to wet, marshy, or average garden soils
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing, drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Soak the roots in water immediately after arrival before planting. Place the plants in a sunny to partially shaded location and water regularly during the first few weeks. Once established, Purple Mexican Petunias tolerate heat, humidity, and occasional drought while producing abundant blooms throughout the growing season.