Scientists Say New Glowing Plants Could Replace Artificial Yard Lighting

Light Bio is selling bioluminescent plants that glow in the dark as an alternative to artificial yard lighting

There’s a new backyard lighting option on the scene as synthetic biology scientists have developed plants that glow in the dark, which they say could provide an alternative to artificial lighting.

The team of 26 scientists, who work across nine research organizations, used mushroom genes to brighten plants. The first bioluminescent petunias will go on sale in the US as of February 1st.

The Firefly™ Petunia is available in the 48 contiguous states of the US and promises to give off an ‘ethereal glow’ at night, from a seedling to a mature plant with an abundance of flowers.