Wishbone Flower is a charming annual plant with a compact, bushy growth habit. Its leaves are oval-shaped, serrated, and have a lush green color. The flowers are the real show-stoppers, with their unique wishbone shape, hence the name. They bloom trough summer into fall and come in a variety of colors, including blue, pink, and white, often with a contrasting yellow throat. The Wishbone Flower thrives in indirect sun to full shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
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Origins: |
Indo-China and Taiwan |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Various |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Common pests for houseplants include mites, scale, leafspots, and mealybugs. Be careful to not overwater, as it is susceptible to root rot and powdery mildew. Watch for slugs and snails.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edges, Houseplant, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coleus, Begonia, Caladium
IMAGES: Rameshng, Torenia at lalbagh 7358, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) KENPEI, Torenia fournieri1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) KENPEI, Torenia fournieri2, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
