A species of petunia with a lax sprawing habit, spreading outward rather than upwards. Flowers are only 2-inches wide, fragrant, violet-colored and cover the plants all summer long. It's an excellent choice for the front of the border or spilling over the edge of a container. P. violacea is a parent to many of the hybrids on the market today. It is a tough plant and has great heat tolerance for a petunia.