Botanical Name: Eustoma grandiflorum (Lisianthus russelianus)
Common Name: Texas bluebell, Lisianthus Type of Plant: dicot: biennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright clumping plant with blue-green foliage and terminal clusters of purple, lavender or white cup-shaped flowers; this plant is a biennial, but used as an annual Height 2 to 3' Spread to 1' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a soil with good drainage Hardiness hardy, all zones Morphology: Leaves elliptical to ovate, blue-green color; to 2" long, oppositely arranged Flowers to 2" across, tulip-like, in colors of dark purple, lavender or white; blooms in warm season Fruit small capsule Propagation: seed Usage: used in beds, containers and borders for tulip-like blooms; mixes well with wild flowers, bedding plants and perennials; normally used as a summer annual Landscape Care: Watering average watering; not drought tolerant Fertilizing slow release at planting time Pruning tip back in spring to encourage bushiness Pests/Diseases pest free Origin: Southwest United States Family: Gentianaceae Notes: |
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