The Black Magic Petunia, grown with gothic glee right here at D6, is the ultimate drama queen of the flower world—boasting truly jet-black velvety trumpet blooms that look like they've been dipped in midnight ink, making ordinary petunias seem positively pastel.
Thriving in full sun (6+ hours ideal; partial shade tolerated but with fewer spells of color), this vigorous hybrid forms a mounding to semi-trailing habit, reaching 10-16 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide—perfect for hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, or edgy landscape accents where it spills like a villain's cape. Blooms cast their dark magic non-stop from late spring through fall, self-cleaning with no deadheading required.
Heat-tolerant and a surprising hit with bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds (yes, pollinators adore the dark side too), it's far from drought-tolerant—petunias like consistent moisture, so skipping waterings will prompt a wilted protest faster than you can say "thirsty diva." In zone 6a Indiana, this tender annual delivers spellbinding color from post-frost planting until autumn's chill. Low-fuss magic for those who crave bold, brooding beauty—just add water and watch the sorcery unfold!
