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Wishbone Flower, Bluewings 'Summer Wave Amethyst'

Toreniafournieri

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Genus
Torenia (tor-EN-ee-uh)
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Species
fournieri (for-NEER-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Blairsville, Georgia

Hyattsville, Maryland

Cincinnati, Ohio

Memphis, Tennessee

Baytown, Texas

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Streator, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2004 | positive

This has become a favorite of mine because it fills out quickly and is a continous bloomer. They don't tolerate heat well, so partial sha...Read More

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