Browallia Also called amethyst (Browallia sp.) Petunia-like blossoms. Size varies. Heavily borne on dense plants. Blue, white, violet. Varieties: Blue Bells Improved, Silver Bells, Velvet Blue. Soil and Light Full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of all soil types kept moist. Planting Sow indoors 4 to 6 weeks early, or buy transplants. Comments At end of season, cut back plants and put in pots on a sunny windowsill for winter blooms.