Lightning bugs are not the only thing glowing in Iowa gardens this summer. Firefly petunias were sold at select flower nurseries around Iowa, with some locations selling out of the glowing flowers.

They’re called firefly glow-in-the-dark petunias. Plant expert Rick Vuyst explained how they’re created. “There are bioluminescent qualities to some fungis or mushrooms in the landscape and ...

Deadhead petunia blossoms when they look faded, droopy, and slightly brown around the edges. "Regular deadheading helps keep traditional petunias blooming," says gardening author Angela Judd.

Firefly petunias, genetically modified with bioluminescent mushroom DNA, glow in the dark. The glow, primarily from the flowers, is most vibrant in new blooms and is similar to moonlight.

HILLSDALE, MI – During the day, the petunias look like normal white flowers, but once the sun sets, they illuminate a soft glow that feels like moonlight. A team of bioengineers at Light Bio ...

Recently named a Time Best Invention of 2024, the bioluminescent Firefly Petunia was engineered right here in Idaho by Light Bio. Haadiya Tariq is a reporter for the Idaho Press. She focuses on ...

Recently named a Time Best Invention of 2024, the bioluminescent Firefly Petunia was engineered right here in Idaho by Light Bio. Haadiya Tariq is a reporter for the Idaho Press. She focuses on ...

Learning how to deadhead petunias is essential to keeping most varieties in full flower for as long as possible. Deadheading just means removing spent flowers. Don't worry—it's a snap.

Firefly petunias are pictured emitting a dim green light at Mulhalls Garden + Home in Omaha on Monday. The firefly petunia was developed using the natural bioluminescence found in mushrooms.

One year ago today, a total solar eclipse graced the skies of North America, as the moon fully blocked out the sun a narrow slice of Earth, bringing sudden darkness and a breathtaking view of the ...

Called the Firefly Petunia, it’s a historic moment for the gardening industry, Mulhall said. The concept is similar to the stars that are stuck to the ceilings of children’s rooms that glow in ...

Stargazers can catch a glimpse of a partial solar eclipse this morning, where the sun looks like it's had a bite taken out of it. It only occurs a handful of times a year, when the moon passes ...