Scientific name: Rullia Angstifolia

Common name:  

  • Mexican Petunia
  • Cryphicanthus angustifolia / Rullia brittoniana
  • Rullia Simplex
  • Mexican Blue Bell
  • Purple Shower

Propagation: Seeds cutting or division

Native:  Mexico

Description:

Herbaceous, perennial & tolerates a wide range of soil, 2 to 3 feet in height, bushy & this plant can have flowers of different colors. As the name suggest the flowers blooms in the late afternoon then closes up again in the morning open. This tuberous rooted plant produces opposites, slightly pointed oval leaves, multi-branching stems, plant love's sun & it's a quick growing plant & has about 2 inch long flowers have 5 petals, trumpet shaped.

Uses : 

Border, container or at water side

Fun facts :

The Plant doesn't have any notable insects or disease concern to worry about.