Annuals – Petunia

Botanical name: petunia atkinsiana

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 4 – 20 inches in height and in width

Bloom time: late spring, summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 9-11

Flower color: white, purple, pink, red

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows to full maturity in 6 – 8 weeks

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: borders, containers, hanging baskets, seasonal ground cover, color focal point

Light needs: 5 – 6 hours of sun a day

Special features: adds color from spring until the first frost

Watering instructions: water when the top 2 inches are dry

Fertilizing instructions : use 12-12-12 in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam, sand

Companion plants: coneflower, lobelia, salvia

Toxicity level: mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no