Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not provided
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
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, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Black root rot, Leafminers, Phytophthora Root Rot, Scale, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Petunia
ILEX vomitoria 'Condeaux'
Common Name
Petunia
Yaupon Holly, Yaupon
In Spanish
Petunia
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Yaupon
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Aquifoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Yaupon
Season and care of Petunia and Yaupon is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Yaupon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Yaupon season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Yaupon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Yaupon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Yaupon Physical Information
Petunia and Yaupon physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Yaupon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Yaupon are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Yaupon flower color: White
- Yaupon leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Yaupon
Care of Petunia and Yaupon 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 Yaupon 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 Yaupon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.