Wishbone Flower
Torenia fournieri
Linderniaceae · Annual
Wishbone flower is a charming shade-loving annual with unique, trumpet-shaped blooms often marked with contrasting colors. It provides delicate beauty and continuous color to containers and shaded beds.
- · Prefers partial to full shade and consistently moist soil.
- · Water regularly, especially in dry periods, but avoid soggy conditions.
- · Pinch back young plants to encourage a bushier growth habit.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 2-11
- Sun: Partial shade to full shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Annual
- Mature size: 6-12 inches tall · 6-12 inches wide
- Bloom season: Summer to frost · Blue, purple, white, pink
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Tender
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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