Purple Showers Ruellia

Purple Showers Ruellia produces trumpet-shaped violet-purple flowers from early summer through fall. Also known as Mexican petunia or Texas petunia, is  famous for its blooming - namely, individual flowers last only one day, but the plant produces a non-stop succession of blooms. The plant forms tall, arching stems with narrow green leaves, creating a full, spreading shape. Its vivid blooms add dramatic contrast and provide long-lasting impact in mass plantings or informal groupings.

• Large violet-purple blooms
• Tall, arching form
• Blooms throughout warm seasons
• Fast-growing and durable
• Ideal for borders, backgrounds, and massing

Purple Showers Ruellia thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8–11 and performs reliably across much of Texas, including North Texas, where it may return from the roots after mild winters. Cut back early in spring to encourage dense regrowth and maintain its upright, arching shape.