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Violetflower Petunia (Petunia integrifolia)

Petunia integrifolia, the Violetflower Petunia, is a wild petunia species native to South America, admired for its vibrant violet flowers and adaptable nature in gardens.

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Sunlight

High

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained soil

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

High

Prefers full sun for best flowering, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Moderate

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

Well-drained soil

Temperature

Moderate

Prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 15-24°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

0.1 - 0.3 m

Spread

0.3 - 0.5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

3-4 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Nicotiana integrifolia (Hook.) Kuntze
Salpiglossis integrifolia Hook.
Stimoryne integrifolia (Hook.) Wijsman
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familySolanaceae
  • genusPetunia
  • speciesPetunia integrifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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