Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Terrestrial
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
not provided
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Petunia
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Petunia
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Petunia
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Petunie
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Pétunia
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Petunia
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
πετούνια
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Petunia
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Petunia
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Streptophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Solanales
Salicales
Family
Solanaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Petunia and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Petunia and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Petunia and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Petunia and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Petunia and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Petunia and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.