Description | Petunia multiflora is an annual heirloom with single funnel-shaped flowers. |
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Pronunciation | (peh-TEWN-ya)(mul-tih-FLOR-uh) |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennial Tender, Tender perennials often grown as annuals |
Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | Petunias tolerate cool to-cold weather |
Flowers | Five petaled single funnel-shaped flowers of white, red, bluish, pink, etc. |
Fruit | The fruit of a petunia is a dry capsule that splits open when ripe to release seeds. |
Leaves | Green alternate, covered with a viscid pubescence, making them sticky when pinched. |
Roots | fibrous roots |
Dimensions | It can reach two-plus feet and will need support. |
Maintenance | Since they are lanky, support and pruning will be needed. |
Propagation | Easy by planting the small seeds. |