Eustoma, Lisianthus, Prairie Gentian, Texas Bluebell 'Heidi Blue Rim'

Eustomaexaltatum subsp. russellianum

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Eustoma (yoo-STOH-muh)
Synonym
Eustoma grandiflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Anderson, California

Davenport, Iowa

Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

Lincoln, Nebraska

Mandan, North Dakota

Austin, Texas

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