Petunia integrifolia
Family: Solanaceae
Native to: Tropical South America
Sentiment: your presence soothes me
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
violet
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: 0 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
There are 21 Petunia species in the Solanaceae family. Most are annuals that grow in Zones 7-10. Petunia integrifolia, a perennial, grows to 2 feet tall and wide from seed, in well-drained soil in Zones 7-9. Grow it in plenty of sunlight, and try it in a container. It flowers during spring, summer, and fall and prefers regular watering.
Battus philenor, PIPEVINE SWALLOWTAIL, will feed on Petunia.
