Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower) - Image 15

Botanical name: Torenia fournieri

Common names: Wishbone Flower, Ladys Slipper, Blue Wing

Family: Linderniaceae    (Formerly:Scrophulariaceae)

Origin: Thailand, Indo-China

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersInvasive plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower) purple blue flower with copper foliage plant close up.
Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower) with small purple blue flowers nestled among copper tinted foliage.


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