OtterKnow Kids Encyclopedia

Petunias are trumpet-shaped flowers that love to grow in hanging baskets and window boxes where their branches can drape down like a beautiful flowery curtain. They bloom all summer long if they get plenty of sunshine and water. Some petunias have a sweet smell that gets stronger in the evening to attract moths.

• Petunias are actually cousins of the tomato and the potato, even though they look nothing alike!
• Petunias are a little bit sticky if you touch their stems and leaves because they have tiny hairs that make a gooey coating.
• This stickiness actually helps protect the plant by trapping small bugs that might try to eat it!