Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 3
Sunset Zone
not provided
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Petunia
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Petunia
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
Petunia
Ribbon Grass
In German
Petunie
rohrglanzgras
In Spanish
Petunia
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
πετούνια
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Petúnia
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Petunia
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Petunia
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Petunia and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Ribbon Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Petunia and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Petunia and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Petunia and Ribbon Grass
Care of Petunia and Ribbon Grass 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 Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.