Eustoma grandiflorum | Lisianthus | Prairie Gentian | Texas Bluebell | 20 Seeds
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Type | Perennial |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Watering | Medium |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Flowering |
| Soil Type | Peat |
We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Eustoma grandiflorum is a herbaceous perennial in the Gentianaceae family. It is also known as Lisianthus, Prairie Gentian, and Texas Bluebell. A native to Mexico, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado. It is also a biennial that will survive winters in Zones 8-10. It grows to 3" tall and 12" wide. Sometimes it grows on a single stem, and other times it's several stems. The flowers are 2" wide, with flaring purple petals. Great for cut flowers. The blue leaves are 5-8" long. It likes full sun and well-drained soils. These seeds are from the first picture. You may treat it as an annual outside its hardiness zone. It will take 5 weeks from planting until the first bloom. Zones 8-10 Picture Courtesy of Alan D. BradshawGerminationYou should use a well-drained, sandy compost with sand or grit. Sow seeds on top of the soil and tamp in. Place the seed tray in filtered bright light and keep moist until germination.