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Eustoma, Lisianthus, Prairie Gentian, Texas Bluebell 'Cinderella Ivory'

Eustomaexaltatum subsp. russellianum

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Family

Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Eustoma (yoo-STOH-muh)

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Synonym

Eustoma grandiflorum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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