Firefly Petunias in the News
What’s the Buzz About? A Glow-in-the-Dark Petunia!
There’s so much to learn about the Firefly Petunia so, we’ve gathered some of the news—and we share in the enthusiasm and excitement. Because the Firefly Petunia is so unique and revolutionary it is making waves in the world of gardening and biotechnology, and news outlets can’t stop talking about it! You can buy Firefly Petunias from Wayside Gardens, we’ll ship them to you in spring. Your garden will be buzzing and glowing, share your photos with us this spring and summer!
Scientific American
Scientific American thanks the genes from a light-up mushroom for Firefly’s nature-induced glow. Read more.
NPR.org
NPR.org airs Boise State Public Radio’s Sasa Woodruff saying, “Oh, wow! They are beautiful!” Listen or read more.
TIME.com
TIME Magazine includes the Firefly Petunia on its list of Best Inventions of 2024. Read more.
Garden Center Magazine
Garden Center Magazine weighs in on the cultivation and Light Bio CEO Keith Wood likens the plant to filmmaker James Cameron’s world of Pandora.
Fast Company
Fast Company calls it “just the beginning.”
Light Bio Press Release
Read the PR Newswire press release from Light Bio, the Ketchum, Idaho-based biology company that developed the Firefly Petunia.
Perhaps a portion of the media buzz can be attributed to The Firefly Petunia as symbol of what’s possible when nature and science come together. As the world continues to be captivated by this luminous petunia, we’re excited to see how it will inspire gardeners, innovators, and dreamers. Stay tuned for more updates in the gardening world! Subscribe to our newsletter (at the bottom of our home page) and follow us on social media (links at the top of this article).
