KingStore 2000 Petunia Shanin Wild Pink Containers Flower Garden Planting Seeds The original petunia, this wild variety bears lovely, violet blossoms. The sprawling growth habit of this annual makes this wild violet petunia ideal for hanging baskets, borders, and containers. This species is the heat loving, blossom-heavy half of the domesticated petunia. A member of the nightshade family, it has its origins as a native species of South America. Since this genus also includes the tobacco plant, the common name "petunia" comes from an obscure word for tobacco. The species name "violacea" comes from the Latin word for "violet." Latin Name: Petunia violacea Species Origin: Introduced US Flower Type: Garden Flowers Life Cycle: Annual USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast Stratification: No Stratification Germination Ease: No Stratification Sunlight: Full Sun Height: 12 Inches Color: Pink Boom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer Buy Seeds Online Organic Seeds Heirloom Seeds Non-GMO Seeds Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds Herb Seeds Fruit Seeds Garden Seeds Seed Starter Kits Rare Seeds Bulk Seeds Indoor Gardening Seeds Seed Catalog Seed Packs for Sale Sustainable Seeds Greenhouse Seeds Seed Suppliers Planting Seeds Home Garden Seeds