Torenia fournieri
WISHBONE FLOWER, BLUE WINGS
Linderniaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

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Origins: Tropical Asia

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Torenia fournieri
WISHBONE FLOWER, BLUE WINGS
Linderniaceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple & yellow or white, crimson & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, hanging basket, mass planting, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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