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Eustoma, Lisianthus, Prairie Gentian, Texas Bluebell 'Lisa Blue'

Eustomaexaltatum subsp. russellianum

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Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Eustoma (yoo-STOH-muh)
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Synonym
Eustoma grandiflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lake Forest, California

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