🌿 Dwarf Mexican Petunia
Ruellia brittoniana 'Compacta'
This compact, heat-loving perennial stays low and mounding, covering itself in trumpet-shaped pink, white, and purple flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds nearly year-round in South Florida.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Mexico and parts of South America
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade for the fullest, most abundant flowering
💧 Water: Drought tolerant once established; thrives with regular water in the heat
📏 Size: Compact, low-mounding grower reaching 6 to 12 inches tall
🌸 Bloom Time: Flowers continuously nearly year-round in Miami's frost-free climate
🌱 Landscape Use: A favorite for borders, groundcover, and butterfly gardens
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for rich, well-draining soil, then feed monthly with Espoma Flower-Tone during the growing season to encourage heavy blooming.