Despite their name, Mexican petunias are actually not petunias. Although they resemble petunias with their cheery purple petals, Mexican petunias, also called Ruellia simplex or Ruellia brittoniana, ...

You can still deadhead any blooms you see that look faded, but your plant will take care of most ... Plant Some Deadheading petunias is a pretty easy task—no gloves, pruning shears, or extra ...