About This Episode Grumpy tells a reader how to get rid of the petunias taking over their yard. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the week. Question Of The Week "How can I get rid of my Mexican petunias ...

As far as planting and care goes, though, Mexican petunias aren't fussy, especially in hot climates, where they're often evergreen. They can be planted easily from seeds or cuttings or repotted.

Invasive plants in Florida gardens contribute to the spread of non-native species in natural areas. Sterile versions of invasive plants like lantana and Mexican petunia are available, but not ...

What is it? A: You now have Mexican petunia, Ruellia simplex. It’s a beautiful, strongly growing perennial that spreads freely by its rhizomes and also by its rampant distribution of seeds.

This is a relatively new problem for Mexican petunias (Ruellia) in our area. At first glance, the white spots could appear to be a fungal issue or even a chemical or paint residue, but it’s not.

This is a relatively new problem for Mexican petunias (Ruellia) in our area. At first glance, the white spots could appear to be a fungal issue or even a chemical or paint residue, but it’s not.