Mexican petunia
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A herbaceous perennial to around 60cm high, with hairy, winged stems bearing oval-shaped, toothed dark green leaves. Dense spikes of curved, tubular purple flowers are produced in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Mexican petunia (Strobilanthes attenuata)
- Genus
- Strobilanthes
- Family
- Acanthaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Mexican petunia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Mexican petunia
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Mexican petunia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPinch out when young to encourage a bushy habit
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 13-18°C in spring, or by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in full sun or part shade. May benefit from a winter mulch in colder areas
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite
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