Mexican Petunias by the Fence
by Sharon Williams Eng
Title
Mexican Petunias by the Fence
Artist
Sharon Williams Eng
Medium
Painting - Digital Photo Painting
Description
Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex*) is an attractive blue- to purple-flowered perennial that is available at some garden centers. Gardeners, such as myself, have traditionally used Mexican petunia to add height to perennial borders, since it can grow up to three feet tall. That was why I planted this lovely plant by the back fence in my Georgia garden.
However, Mexican petunia has been classified as a highly invasive plant in Florida. This means that it can escape from home gardens and spread into natural areas where it crowds out native species. According to the University of Florida you shouldn't plant Mexican petunia in your garden, unless you're able to buy a cultivar like 'Purple Showers' that has been tested and specifically found not to be invasive.
Such a shame, too, since it adds so much to the garden landscape.
This digital photo painting was created from my original photograph. A watercolor application has been added to enhance the painterly look.
I am an award-winning exhibiting artist in southwest Florida and my art has been exhibited in galleries in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina and is in collections nationwide. I create abstract photography, mixed media photo painting, acrylic mixed media, and acrylic paintings. Many would make great decorative throw pillows or shower curtains. I've even had a couple abstracts made into my personal cell phone covers. Please check out my Facebook page Doodleng Art by Sharon Eng for announcements and more information about my art. This image would be a good selection for business or corporate wall art and decor or in any home.
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March 23rd, 2020
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