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Petunia x hybrida, Petunia

Petunia x hybrida

Petunia
Family: Solanaceae
USDA Zone: 5-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Petunia is a widely cultivated genus of flowering plants of South American origin. Most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids. They have wide trumpet shaped flowers and branching foliage that is hairy and somewhat sticky.





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