Machu Morado is one of the most intriguing new plants in both name and performance. In reality, it is a dream come true, but I’ll explain. First it is a Mexican petunia or Ruellia, the gregarious ...

There might not be an easier flower for your pots or garden beds. Fact checked by Jillian Dara Ruellia is an easygoing plant that grows in full or partial sun, isn’t picky about soil, and doesn’t need ...

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. — ...

Q. We planted Ruellia flowers last year and have been enjoying the blooms — but now they are very tall and bending over. When is the best time to prune them back? A. Out-of-control Ruellia, also ...

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 ...

Oh, my gosh, I just thought I loved rajin Cajun ruellia, but after growing it in our Mediterranean Garden I am totally mesmerized. Clumps have been reported to reach about 4 feet, but ours are in the ...

I planted a few Ruellia simplex, both tall- and short-stem varieties, in January in a rectangular pot. The plants are fertilised every two weeks and get about four hours of sun daily. They produced ...