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Eustoma grandiflorum, Lisianthus (Prairie Gentian, Texas Bluebell)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Border, Cutting Bed, Ornamental, Container
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Various
Blooms: Summer
Width: 1 ft.
Height: 2 - 3 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Moist, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Half-hardy Annual. A slow-growing annual with rich green leaves and poppy-like flowers of deep red, creamy-pink, swansdown-white, striking purple or violet-blue colors which appear in the summer. As a cut flower, it's hard to find one that lasts longer than this one; they have been known to last for a month in water! This is not the easiest plant to grow from seed, but is certainly one of the most rewarding. Seeds should be covered, placed in a polythene bag and kept at a temperature of 68-77 degrees. Transplant the seedlings when they reach the three leaf stage as they do not like root disturbance. These plants are available in seedling form from most nurseries, which will bring you flowers much quicker. Available in elegant double-flowered forms.