I keep telling myself: No more bad boys. No more thugs. No more letting my heart get crushed by good-looking slimeballs that I shouldn't have brought home in the first place. I should have learned the ...

The Mexican petunia, or Ruellia brittoniana (also known as false petunia), is growing in popularity in commercial and home landscapes. Not only does it endure high heat and humidity, but it is also a ...

Please share any information you have on Mexican petunias, also known as `Katie' ruellia. We moved into our house last summer, and these little bushes were used as a border. The cold knocked them back ...

Gardeners looking for a showy summer ornamental with floriferous displays of blossoms and can take our Texas heat while growing in full sun might consider Mexican petunia, Ruellia brittoniana ...

The plant called Mexican petunia is ubiquitous in our landscapes, displaying purple flowers year-round. But Mexican petunia (Ruellia brittoniana) is an aggressive species, with even the sterile ...

Dear Roger: If anyone knows what this plant is, I knew you would. I saw it down at the beach. It is absolutely beautiful. If you could send me some information, it would be greatly appreciated. — ...

A fellow has the prerogative to change his mind. Especially if he is a gardener. Well, this gardener has had a change of heart. So, let’s discuss the ruellia or what is, sometimes called Mexican ...

Q: When do I direct sow seeds for verbena canadensis, verbena bonariensis, tall purple-flowered ruellia and cosmos? A: Verbena canadensis is a common perennial in the southern home landscape, with its ...