{"product_id":"ruellia-brittoniana-compacta-blue-dwarf-mexican-petunia","title":"Dwarf Mexican Petunia – Compact Blue Perennial (Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie')","description":"\u003c!-- left side --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-left-zone\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRuellia brittoniana 'Compacta Blue' Dwarf Mexican Petunia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuellia brittoniana 'Compacta Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Dwarf Mexican Petunia, is a hardy and heat-tolerant perennial with beautiful, bluish-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from summer through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eUnlike the taller varieties, 'Compacta Blue' stays low and bushy, growing up to 12–15 inches tall. It’s ideal for sunny borders, walkways, or containers, and attracts butterflies and bees. The dark green, narrow foliage provides a lush, tidy backdrop for the vivid blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-none\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMature Height: 12 to 15 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMature Spread: 12 to 18 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eZone: 8 - 11 (Annual in cooler zones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"deca sans strong\"\u003ePlant Care Instructions and Attributes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThrives in heat and tolerates drought once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerforms well in both containers and garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeer-resistant and great for pollinator gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeadheading not required—blooms prolifically on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eNote: Plant is shipped in a pot with secure packaging. May arrive trimmed for transit. Will quickly rebound with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWe cannot ship certain plants or sizes to California due to agricultural restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- right side --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-right-zone\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"growing-zone-sub\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zones: 8-11\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"map-img\"\u003e\n \u003cimg style=\"width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/0619\/2212\/files\/8-11.png?v=1718180000\" alt=\"USDA Zone Map 8-11\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"available-detail\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"plant-details-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e12 to 15 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e12 to 18 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eRuellia brittoniana 'Compacta Blue'\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSummer to Fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pixies Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Quart \/ Flats of 10","offer_id":51925311521043,"sku":"PX-RBCBDMP-QF10","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1961\/4483\/files\/10948.webp?v=1750145991","url":"https:\/\/homeandgardensforless.com\/products\/ruellia-brittoniana-compacta-blue-dwarf-mexican-petunia","provider":"homeandgardensforless.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}