Petunia is a genus of about 20 species.
plant produces showy, funnel-shaped, single or double flowers that are sweetly perfumed.
The species range in size from 15 cm to 120 cm (6 inches to 4 ft) in height.
It blooms in Spring, Autumn, Summer.
Its foliage is hairy and branching.
Petunia prefers fertile, moist, but well drained soil, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Some varieties are edible, but are not heavily used nowadays.
Petunias are popular ornamental plants, grown for their large and colorful flowers.