| 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 | Although they will grow in shade, they maintain shape and increase in flower numbers when grown in full sun. |
| Moisture | Plants growing in the garden will tolerate drier, not droughty conditions. Since Petunias grow rapidly, they will fill containers and become root-bound. Containers will need to be watered more often. |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average container |
| 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. Seeds can be saved and used to grow the same plant. |
| Native Site | Native to South America, particularly regions within Argentina. |
| Notes & Reference | #274-Site Authors' observations and growing experiences of using this plant |
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