Petunia, Firefly - Pot Size: 4.5" - Flowering Plants, Plants

Petunia, Firefly: Is there nothing new under the sun... or the moon? No way! 'Firefly' Petunia is very new and unlike any plant we have seen before. It looks rather traditional by day, with true-green foliage and white trumpet-shaped blooms. But in darkness, it emits a soft glow, like the glow of the moon or the "fire" of a firefly. While nature can be thanked for Firefly Petunia's unusual characteristic (bioluminescence), it is science and careful breeding (genetic modification) that has helped things along. This scientific wonder, developed by the U.S.-based Light Bio group, has been honored by Time Magazine as a Best Invention of the Year for 2024. We understand why. Neighbors may know that your garden grows beautifully, but soon they'll see that it also glows beautifully.

• Plant Type: Annual
• Zone: 8 - 11
• Light Requirements: sun
• Blooms: May - September
• Growth Habit: upright
• Flower Color: white, glows in darkness
• Foliage: green, glows in darkness
• Height: 6.00 in - 12.00 in
• Height on Delivery: 5.00 in - 7.00 in
• Spread: 6.00 in - 12.00 in
• Use: flowering plants
• Care: The bioluminescence of 'Firefly' is increased with sunlight, so full sun is best. Glow will be most significant on new growth, fading slightly as blooms and foliage mature. Plant in well-draining soil. Use a potting mix that includes peat moss and a component that allows for good drainage. Water regularly, keeping the plant moist and never allowing it to dry out. Fertilize every week or so, using a balanced water-soluble fertilizer. No need for deadheading, but pruning is fine. Take indoors to enjoy as a houseplant in colder months.@plantShipHints@
• Note: Any accessories pictured are not included, for illustrative purposes only.