Wild Petunia flowers seed,Great in hanging ,Garden Bed,and planters. Perennial

Petunia violacea — Wild Petunia — is one of the parent species of all modern hybrid petunias, native to South America and grown as a tender perennial. Unlike hybrid varieties, Wild Petunia has a relaxed, sprawling habit and reaches 12 inches tall, spreading up to 30 inches wide. It produces a profusion of small violet flowers 1–2 inches across all season long. Excellent in hanging baskets and planters. Heat tolerant; thrives in full sun. Approx. 140,000 seeds per oz.

Plant Highlights

• Prolific violet flowers 1–2 inches across; free-blooming all season
• Spreading, relaxed habit — 12 inches tall, up to 30 inches wide
• Excellent in hanging baskets, containers, and raised planters
• Heat tolerant; one of the parent species of all hybrid petunia varieties
• Tender perennial in frost-free Zones 9–11; grown as annual in cooler climates

Growing Guide

Sowing outdoors: Direct-sow into prepared soil after all frost danger has passed and soil has warmed. Seeds require soil temperatures of at least 68°F for reliable germination. Surface-sow; do not cover seeds.

Light requirements: Full sun to very light shade. Less than 7 hours of direct sun per day will produce spindly plants with reduced blooms — site accordingly.

Site and soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, pH 5.6–7.4. Hanging baskets and containers are ideal for showcasing the sprawling habit.

Planting Specs

• Type: Perennial (tender) — grown as annual outside Zones 9–11
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (perennial); all zones (annual)
• Height: 12 inches | Spread: up to 30 inches
• Bloom season: Summer
• Bloom color: Violet
• Light: Full sun to very light shade (7+ hours direct sun preferred)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, pH 5.6–7.4
• Germ temp: 68–80°F | Avg. germ time: 15–30 days
• Planting depth: Surface sow; do not cover
• Sowing rate: 1 oz per 1,500 sq ft
• Spacing: 12 inches