Carolina Wild Petunia

Description:

These lovely purple wildflowers have surprisingly large blooms and really stand out against the trail side. Petals range from lavender to pale blue. Flowering occurs from late spring through autumn and each bloom will open for approximately one day.

Habitat:

This species is native to the southeastern United States (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pensylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware)

Notes:

Spotted on top of Kennesaw Mountain.