Blue Mexican Petunia Flower (Ruellia brittoniana) Karte

This greeting card features a single blossom of a blue Mexian petunia (Ruellia brittoniana). Mexican petunias are not petunias at all, but the flower resembles a petunia. It is a perennial that gets 3-4 feet tall, has attractive purplish stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It thrives in full, hot sun, even in the low deserts of Arizona. It will grow equally well in wet or dry soil. Individual flowers only last one day, but there are always new ones opening. They are beloved by hummingbirds and butterflies, but BEWARE! This tough plant can be invasive. It spreads by roots that are hard to kill, and its exploding seed capsules spread seed far and wide. Customize the text inside this card using Zazzle's many font styles and colors or remove it and leave it blank if you prefer. Have fun making it your own! If you need any help, please don't hesitate to contact me, and I will be more than happy to assist you. You may contact me through my Wolf Moon Art and Design Facebook page. You can find the link on my about page in my store. Look at the bottom of the page where it says "connect with Wolf Moon Art and Design". Original photography copyright 2016 by Karen Coffelt.