Purple Lisianthus Flower Seeds / Long Lasting Annual
Also known as “Prairie Gentian” or “Texas Bluebell,” these rose-like flowers come in double and single varieties. With wide ruffled, delicate petals and oval leaves, in colors ranging from white to pink, lavender to purple, and bicolors such as blue-violet, it’s said that lisianthus symbolizes an outgoing nature and appreciation.
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 5 - 10
Height: 6 - 8 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Purple
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Eustoma Grandiflorum
Planting Directions
Temperature: 70 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 10 - 20 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press it into the soil
Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 6 - 8 inches
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