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Genus: Petunia Species: X hybrida Common Name: Petunia Family: Solanaceae Order: Solanales Native: Parents: p. axillaris, P. inflata and P. violacea Habit: Annual or Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 1 Width: 1 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Spring, Summer to Fall Flower Color: White, purple, yellow, pink, blue or red Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 10-11 Note: This tender perennial is primarily grown as an annual. Petunia is suitable for borders, beds, edging, ground cover, hanging baskets, and containers. Removal of spent flowers enhances additional blooming. This plant does poorly in the Summer heat. If flowering decreases, cut back the Petunia to encourage a later flowering period. Monitor plant for gray mold, root rot, late blight, tobacco mosaic virus, aphids, slugs, snails, and flea beetles. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.