Petunia patagonica
Botanical Information
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Petunia |
| Species | patagonica |
| Synonyms | Nierembergia patagonica |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Santa Cruz, Patagonia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 15 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Mounding. |
| Landscape | Rock garden or alpine plantings. |
| Propagation | From cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Well drained, sandy media. Difficult to flower in cultivation. |
| Habitat | Dry steppes of Patagonia. |
| Flower Description | 2 cm across ranging in colour from pale yellow to purple. May skip a year in blossom production. |