Wishbone Flower
(Torenia fournieri)
Hardy to Zone 10
Bloom Time - Spring - frost
Colors - Purple, Lavender, Blue, White
Foliage - Narrow, oval-shpaed, hairy
Size - 6 -12 inches tall and wide
Exposure - Part shade to full shade
Culture - Grow in pots, windowboxes or in beds. Soil should be consistently moist and well-drained. This plant doesn't like heat so mulching is advised to help keep the soil cool. Set out plants after danger of frost and fertilize about every 2-3 weeks with a general balance fertilizer or one that promotes blooms. Young plants can be pinched back to promote bushiness.
Comments - This beautiful little annual with bi-color flowers is great in containers or windowboxes in shady areas. It is a native of Asia.
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Bloom Time - Spring - frost
Colors - Purple, Lavender, Blue, White
Foliage - Narrow, oval-shpaed, hairy
Size - 6 -12 inches tall and wide
Exposure - Part shade to full shade
Culture - Grow in pots, windowboxes or in beds. Soil should be consistently moist and well-drained. This plant doesn't like heat so mulching is advised to help keep the soil cool. Set out plants after danger of frost and fertilize about every 2-3 weeks with a general balance fertilizer or one that promotes blooms. Young plants can be pinched back to promote bushiness.
Comments - This beautiful little annual with bi-color flowers is great in containers or windowboxes in shady areas. It is a native of Asia.
Return to Perennials and Annuals