Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
not provided
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Petunia
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Petunia
Sassafras
In Hindi
Petunia
Sassafras
In German
Petunie
Sassafras
In French
Pétunia
Sassafras
In Spanish
Petunia
Sasafrás
In Greek
πετούνια
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Petúnia
sassafrás
In Polish
Petunia
Sassafras
In Latin
Petunia
Sassafras
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Lauroideae
Season and Care of Petunia and Sassafras
Season and care of Petunia and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Sassafras season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Sassafras Physical Information
Petunia and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Sassafras are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Sassafras
Care of Petunia and Sassafras 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 Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.