Petunia
Scientific Name
Petunia x hybrida
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
10a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Petunia grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
Low
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Annuals
Plant Shape
- Matting
Leaf Persistence
Petunia is Deciduous
Spread
1 feet
Height
0.5-1.5 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- Varies
Flower Color
- Yellow
- Red
- White
- Blue
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Many flower colors, in fall through spring; can be grown as perennial in South Florida; susceptible to pests and diseases. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds
