- 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
