Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower)

Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower) blue and pink flower plant close up
Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower) stems with pink foliage and small blue trumpet shaped flowers.

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

One of the few ground covers that grow equally well in sun or semi-shade. Plants make a compact, upright bush of eight to twelve inches in height. The pale violet flowers have deep purple blotches on the lower petals with yellow inside. The cool colors are a welcome relief during the heat of summer. This everblooming ground cover looks like a bright blanket. Attracts bufferflies and makes a blooming atmosphere. Easy to grow, drought tolerant.




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