Eustoma Species, Catchfly Prairie Gentian, Bluebell Gentian, Seaside Gentian, Wild Lisianthus

Eustomaexaltatum

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Eustoma (yoo-STOH-muh)
Species
exaltatum (eks-all-TAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Key Largo, Florida

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Rockport, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
3
neutrals
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Fort Lauderdale, FL (Zone 10b) | October 2005 | neutral

Seaside Gentian, Catchfly Gentian Eustoma exaltatum is a Florida native easily grown from cuttings.

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Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) | December 2004 | neutral

This herbaceous annual grows to about 3 feet tall. It has gray green opposite leaves that clasp the stem. Its natural habitat is the coas...Read More

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2001 | neutral

Grow anywhere from 6-28" tall, and half as wide. Biennial grown as half-hardy annual, prefers warm climates. Mostly pest-free, though roo...Read More

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