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petunia
noun
pe·tu·nia
pi-ˈtün-yə 
-ˈtyün-
: any of a genus (Petunia) of tropical South American herbs of the nightshade family that are commonly grown as annuals for their fragrant, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers
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As the sun sets, your new petunias start to emit an otherworldly green gleam in your garden.
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Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 June 2024
Petunia One of the most popular summer annuals, petunias appear in almost every color.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
Maybe some may even study genetics because of these petunias.
—Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Tommy Richman Much like standard petunias—one of the most popular and fuss-free decorative plants—Firefly Petunias don’t take specialized care to mimic moonlight.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 June 2024
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Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 June 2024
Petunia One of the most popular summer annuals, petunias appear in almost every color.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
Maybe some may even study genetics because of these petunias.
—Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Tommy Richman Much like standard petunias—one of the most popular and fuss-free decorative plants—Firefly Petunias don’t take specialized care to mimic moonlight.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 June 2024
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petunia
noun
pe·tu·nia
pi-ˈt(y)ün-yə
: any of a genus of tropical South American herbs of the nightshade family widely grown for their showy funnel-shaped flowers
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