{"product_id":"mexican-petunia-zdrags","title":"Mexican Petunia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFast-Growing, Drought-Tolerant Purple Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant, native to Mexico and the U.S. Southwest, produces \u003cstrong\u003edelicate lilac blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e that color your landscape from spring until frost. The \u003cstrong\u003eMexican Petunia\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003edrought-tolerant and can withstand poor soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the perfect landscape addition for year-round beauty. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso known as Britton's Petunia, the Mexican Petunia is an evergreen plant that grows low and close to the ground. This \u003cstrong\u003efast-growing,\u003c\/strong\u003e self-seeding plant is known for filling up large open spaces, cascading over containers, and creating beautiful borders in any landscape. \u003cstrong\u003eUse it for groundcover or place it in hanging baskets for optimal results!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith delicate, \u003cstrong\u003epetunia-like flowers and nearly black stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Mexican Petunia offers unique appeal. It will grow 1-3 feet in height and width, so \u003cstrong\u003eit can fit into any space\u003c\/strong\u003e, filling its surroundings with evergreen leaves and long-lasting blooms.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeing a low-maintenance plant, you can expect Mexican Petunia care to be relatively simple. These plants are \u003cstrong\u003eknown for their adaptability\u003c\/strong\u003e because they thrive in the heat, are drought tolerant, and flourish even in poor soil conditions. However, for fast growth and optimal blooms, plant this flower (\u003cstrong\u003ealso nicknamed the Mexican Bluebell for its bell-shaped blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e) in a location with partial shade and well-draining, consistently moist soil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring the Mexican Petunia to your planting space and experience constant, purple blooms all spring and summer long. Order yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant your Mexican Petunia in a partially shaded location that has well-draining soil. Dig a hole that is 2-3x wider than (and the same depth as) the plant's original container. Remove the plant from the container, place it in the hole, and backfill the dirt. If you’re planting in a pot or basket, choose a container that is 2-3x larger than the container the plant was shipped in and repeat the same process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water your Mexican Petunia immediately after planting and continue to water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e You may choose to prune your Mexican Petunia for shaping. However, no pruning is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":48860214362282,"sku":"14064","price":14.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/vr40z01f4y7g_fe6f0b47-cceb-4565-82b5-26cabca31062.jpg?v=1784865277","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/mexican-petunia-zdrags","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}