was wondering if anyone know what kind of flower this is. they grow on the edge of my father's yard. that ice storm did some damage to them and really thinned out their numbers. would love to plant more of them. they will keep blooming as long as I water them all summer long.
thanks
by Sea_Bedroom8105
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Mexican petunia Ruellia simplex https://share.google/FJLmBKyfqJr3lNToC
From my experience, you won’t need to plant more. They are very prolific here. They spread through half of my yard quickly. They “pop” and spread seeds that way and also spread underground.
Could it be native petunia Ruellia nudiflora? I have these throughout my garden and they’re quite tough. When they receive water, they bloom. I haven’t come across them at a nursery but maybe try one of the native plant sales?
[https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=RUNU](https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=RUNU)