Petunias (Petunia)

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Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Groundcover, Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer
Flowers
Showy
Leaves
Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem
Propagation: Seeds
Can handle transplanting, Days to germinate: 7-14 days, Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, Needs specific temperature: Germinates best at 70-75 deg F, Provide light, Start indoors
Detailed Information

Petunias (genus *Petunia*) are native to **South America**. Specifically, they originated in:

* **Argentina**
* **Uruguay**
* **Brazil**
* **Paraguay**
* **Bolivia**

So, the general answer is **South America**, with the specific countries listed above being their native range.

Needs excellent drainage in pots