Mexican Petunia
Ruellia simplex

About Mexican Petunia
Identify Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex) in Middle Tennessee. Perennial identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.
Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex) is a perennial commonly found in landscapes throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This plant is part of our Perennials identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Mexican Petunia regularly when servicing properties across the region. Understanding the plants in your landscape helps us provide better, more targeted lawn treatments that protect both your turf and your ornamental plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Mexican Petunia
- Scientific Name
- Ruellia simplex
- Plant Type
- Perennial
- Region
- Middle Tennessee







