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Old 02-21-2024, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bagboy View Post
They could be Mexican Petunias. I have 4 plants in front and they are a PITA! They are pretty and they attract hummingbirds and pollinators, but they are very invasive and spread like crazy. I've read where there might be a less invasive species. Do some research before you buy them.

Ruellia simplex (Britton'''s Wild Petunia, Mexican Bluebell, Mexican Petunia, Texas Petunia) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
On the left side of your link, a 'less problematic, but similar' plant was mentioned: Ruellia caroliniensis (Carolina Wild-petunia, Wild Petunia) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox