These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy. Mexican petunias are fast-growing plants native to warm parts of South America and Mexico, but they can tolerate cool temperatures in ...

A woman tending to her garden in the summer heat - Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images Worried that it's too hot or too late in the season to plant flowers in your garden? Spoiler alert: It's not. There are ...

Mexican petunia, also known as Mexican bluebell, is not actually a petunia but is rather a highly adaptable, fast-growing perennial known for its petunia-like purple flowers. These versatile plants ...

Since there was no newsletter last week, here are two weeks of mystery plants: Mexican Petunia --Ruellia simplex is a perennial plant that takes care of itself and blooms all summer long.

Invasive plants in Florida gardens contribute to the spread of non-native species in natural areas. Sterile versions of invasive plants like lantana and Mexican petunia are available, but not widely ...