See text Petunia is a genus of 20 species of flowering plants of South American origin.

The tubular flowers are favoured by some Lepidoptera species, including the Hummingbird hawk moth.

They need at least five hours of sunlight every day and flourish in moist soil and conditions of low atmospheric humidity.

[23] A wide range of flower colours, sizes, and plant architectures are available in both Petunia × atkinsiana and other species.

[25] The Maya and Inca believed that the scent of petunias had the power to ward off underworld monsters and spirits.