Ruellia simplex ~ Mexican Petunia purple-bloom Crushed foliage emits a delightful

Crushed foliage emits a delightful scent

(2) Photo by Homer Edward Price

The highly fragrant bell-like white flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies

Woodland Phlox

Farfugium japonicum foliage

Ruellia simplex ~ Mexican Petunia purple-bloom Crushed foliage emits a delightfulMexican Petunia is a shrubby woody plant used as annual with woody stems and long willow like dark green foliage that is often tinged with purple. Loose clusters of purple trumpet shaped, petunia like flowers bloom from spring until frost. Each flower only lasts a day but is quickly replaced. Grows best with full sun and moist well drained humusy soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub, Annual Origins: Central and South America Height: