PETUNIA nana compacta (Petunia, Dwarf Mixed)
Petunia Nana Compacta commonly known as ‘Petunia’. Dwarf Mixed Petunia is an attractive blend that develops 1–2-inch flowers. This mixture contains a range of colors such as white, purple, red, pink. A domestic member of the nightshade family, has its origins in South America as a cross between two native species. They are versatile annuals and can be used for color masses, borders and containers. Petunia are delightful little plants which look great in borders or en masse in summer.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 112,500 | 1000 |
| 1OZ | 225,000 | 2,000 |
| 1/4LB | 900,000 | 8,000 |
| 1/2LB | 1,800,000 | 16,000 |
| 1LB | 3,600,000 | 32,000 |
| 5LB | 18,000,000 | 160,000 |
Scientific Name: Petunia Nana Compacta
Common Name: Petunia, Dwarf Mixed
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Solanaceae
Native Range: California, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast United States
Height: 8-12"
Spread: 12 to 18 "
Habitat: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas
Zone: 3 to 9
Exposure: Full Sun / Light Shade
Blooming Season: Early Summer, Late Summer
Attracts: Moths, Butterflies
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Flower Shape: Trumpet
Flower Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Purple
Water Requirement: Low – Once a week
Soil Type: Fertile soil with at least 25 percent organic matter
Soil pH: Slightly acidic (5.5-6.3)
Advantage: Easy to grow, Wider choice of varieties
Uses: Color masses, Borders, Containers, Hanging, Baskets or as a seasonal groundcover