This is a picture of one of the Mexican Petunias I have growing in the yard - mine are mostly in the shade with a few bright spots during the day (like in the evening). I got two of these plants from Bob at DracoGardens 4 years ago or so and they have spread and done well for me - well enough that I give them to other coworkers looking for something that will fill in a large area relatively quickly. I don't think I've ever watered these plants ever but seeing as how they've spread with little love from me, it does indicate just how hardy they can be.
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I've used Mexican petunia to fill in the empty spaces in my garden over the years. I friend gave them to me long ago, and they've spread all over by accident and design. It's a good thing I like them, because they are here to stay.
The two or three you gave me have spread to at least a dozen. They are in the native strip with hardly any supplemental water, morning/mid-afternoon sun and late afternoon shade. They haven't started blooming yet, but usually bloom all summer. I do try to weed around them since they don't shade out weeds very well. I love them!!!
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