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Common Name: Petunia

Species Name: Petunia x hybrida

Family Name: Solanaceae

 

 

Examples of PetuniaPetunia x hybrida

A close up image of smooth, green Petunia leaves.
A close up image of smooth, green Petunia leaves.
A close up image of smooth, green Petunia leaves.
Three purple Petunia flowers in full bloom.
Three purple Petunia flowers in full bloom.
Three purple Petunia flowers in full bloom.
A Petunia plant in full bloom growing in a pot with pink, purple and white flowers.
A Petunia plant in full bloom growing in a pot with pink, purple and white flowers.
A Petunia plant in full bloom growing in a pot with pink, purple and white flowers.

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin South America
Sun Preference Full Sun
Susceptibility Botrytis, stem rot and aphids

 

 

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 1-foot diameter, 1-foot height
    • Leaves: Sticky, hairy leaves, usually alternate, ovate to lance-shaped mid to dark green leaves

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
Soil Preference Light, well-drained
Notes Perennial used as an annual

 

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