This is the wild species from which the modern petunias have descended. The trailing plants have 2" wide, rosy-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers. They are wonderful at the edge of a garden path, tumbling over rocks, or growing in containers.
Petunia integrifolia is a tender perennial, hardy in zones 9-11. But it's usually grown as an annual. It blooms quickly from seed, and it may self sow in warm spots where it's happy. Also called Violet-Flowered Petunia and Petunia violacea.
height 10", width 18"
Sowing Petunia Seeds:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors after the last frost. Sow on the surface. Full sun. Easy to grow.
