Petunia (Petunia Violacea Wild Petunia) - A native to South America, Petunia Violacea is one of the parents to all hybrid Petunia plants. Grown from Petunia seeds, this wild Petunia is a tender perennial. Wild Petunia is heat tolerant, taller than most hybrid varieties reaching 12 or more inches tall, and spreading up to 30 inches in diameter. It has a profusion of small violet flowers which are 1 - 2 inches across. Wild Petunia plants prefer to grow in full sun to very light shade. Less than 7 hours of sun each day will produce spindly plants with few blooms. The violet wild Petunia plant is considered a perennial in frost free USDA zones 9 - 11. In zones that get frost and cold temperatures, treat wild Petunia as an annual. Wild Petunia does not have a rigid, upright habit but rather a relaxed and sprawling habit. Petunia flower seeds are great to plant in hanging baskets and planters. Season: Perennial (Tender) USDA Zones: 9 - 11 Height: 12 inches Bloom Season: Summer Bloom Color: Violet Environment: Full sun to partial shade