Thanks! Sep 7, 2008 #2 E. egyptiandan New Member. Q: I had Mexican petunia in my flower garden for the first time this year. It might not, however, be winter-hardy in north Georgia. Veins are prominent on the underside of the leaf. Mexican Petunias If anyone knows whether Russian Tortoises or Leopard Tortoises can eat them safely please let me know. Leaf margins are can be smooth or wavy. Mexican Petunia. Petunias have been used as garnish, but as members of the nightshade family, they are not to be eaten. Because the seeds of the Mexican petunia can germinate for years after the adults are gone, it’s a battle you’ve got to really commit to. The 16 Most Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs #1 Sago Palm. You can also propagate this plant via purchased seeds, cuttings, or division. Mexican petunias are a pretty flowering evergreen perennial that can be grown in containers, as shrub-like plants, or as ground cover. If only few seeds are ingested they can cause mild abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and depression of the central nervous system. Danny . Sow R. simplex seeds in early spring, after all danger of frost has passed. 10 Year Member! Petunias are the perfect flower for gardeners concerned about planting cat-friendly gardens. 5 Year Member. Answer: Neither Ruellia brittonianna (Mexican petunia) nor any other species of Ruellia appear in any of the following toxic plant databases: Poisonous Plants of … A: Mexican petunia, Ruellia simplex, should grow perfectly well outdoors in the Atlanta area. The accepted botanical name is Ruellia brittoniana, but you'll also see it called R. malacosperma and R. tweediana. They grow rapidly and spread easily, even in conditions that would be less than ideal for many plants. These ornamental palms are popular in warmer climates and every part of it is toxic to dogs. Stems are green or purple and leaves are dark green, oppositely arranged and lance-shaped, roughly 6 to 12 inches long and ½ to ¾ inches wide. Sep 7, 2008 #3 Mexican petunia is not a real petunia, but its flower looks like one. The tempting beauty of wisteria is alluring but do you know that it is a mildly poisonous plant, mainly for cats and dogs. In truth, Mexican petunia removal requires vigilant attention to the garden or lawn where they’re a problem and may become a long-term project. 12. #2 Tomato Plant. Joined Aug 31, 2007 Messages 5,794 Location (City and/or State) USA. Every part of it is poisonous, especially seeds. Hereof, are Mexican petunias edible? Mexican petunia spreads naturally by both seeds – it can spew the small brown discs as far as ten feet – and rhizomes. Gardeners have traditionally used Mexican petunia to add height to perennial borders, since it can grow up to three feet tall. 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