Southwest Native, Flowering Evergreen
This flowering groundcover will dazzle your planting space with seasons-long blooms and year-round foliage. The Mexican Petunia’s adaptability makes it ideal for any warm weather landscape as an evergreen. For cooler climates, this plant, a.k.a. Britton’s Petunia, can be enjoyed as annual.
The periwinkle blooms of the Mexican Petunia last from early spring until first frost. They’ll attract all your favorite pollinators with their standout colors: lilac blossoms sprouting from near-black stems and emerald foliage.
Reaching an average height and width of 1-3 feet, the Mexican Petunia is great for groundcover, containers, or as a low centerpiece in your planting space. This fast-growing, self-seeding plant will fill your space rapidly with spring-to-fall blooms and evergreen foliage.
Not only does the Mexican “Bluebell” Petunia grow quickly, it also can adapt to various conditions. And Mexican Petunia care is very simple. It can withstand some drought and poor soil conditions often found in urban locations. However, note that this bloomer will thrive best in well-draining, moist soil and partial shade.
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Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant your Mexican Petunia in a partially shaded location that has well-draining soil. Dig a hole that is 2-3x wider than (and the same depth as) the plant’s original container. Remove the plant from the container, place it in the hole, and backfill the dirt. If you’re planting in a pot or basket, choose a container that is 2-3x larger than the container the plant was shipped in and repeat the same process.
2. Watering: Water your Mexican Petunia immediately after planting and continue to water regularly to keep the soil moist.
3. Fertilizing: You may choose to prune your Mexican Petunia for shaping. However, no pruning is required.