Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Petunia

Species:

Petunia ×atkinsiana

USDA Symbol:

PEAT7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple, red, blue, yellow, lavender, violet, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers fertile soil with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; do not cover. Sow on surface at 70-75°F.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI