Wishbone Flower, Blue Wing Flower, Bluewing
Perfect for shady areas, Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower) is a bushy annual boasting masses of two-lipped, trumpet-shaped, bicolor flowers from early summer to the first frosts. Blooming all season freely, each ravishing pale lavender flower is adorned with dark blue-purple lower lips, a yellow throat blotch, and a pair of stamens arranged in a wishbone shape. The blossoms contrast nicely against the foliage of toothed, oval, light green leaves. Compact and easy to care for, Wishbone Flower is incredibly versatile. It is excellent for beds and borders, containers, hanging baskets, or window boxes and is a lovely addition to the woodland garden.
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Linderniaceae |
| Common names | Wishbone Flower |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Linderniaceae |
| Common names | Wishbone Flower |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spacing |
6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Torenia fournieri (Wishbone Flower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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