Eustoma grandiflorum

Eustoma Russellianum

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Common Name:

Eustoma Russellianum

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum) - Description

Eustoma russellianum, is a species of flowering plant in the Gentian family. Its previous binomial name was Eustoma grandiflorum. Common names include Texas bluebells, Texas bluebell, Bluebell, Showy prairie gentian, Prairie gentian The Bolero Deep Blue, and Lisianthus.

Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum) - Blooming

A long, warm growing season is needed for the best blooming. Stake the heavy flower stems for the best display. It will take about 5 months from planting until first bloom.

Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum) - Growth

Annuals, biennials, and short-lived perennials. Eustoma does best in full sun in beds and borders. Dwarf specimens do well in containers indoors or out.

Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum) - Planting

Sow the dust-sized seeds indoors in individual pots 10-12 weeks before last frost of spring. Press seeds into soil surface. Seeds germinate at 65-70°F (18-21°C) in 2-3 weeks. Keep soil dryish to prevent root rot. Zone 8 or south seeds can be grown as biennials, sowing seeds in midsummer. You can also propagate with cuttings, but growing from seeds will result in a better plant.

Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum) - Pest

Common problems include virus diseases, stem cankers, wilt, and gray mold.

Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum) - Interesting facts

Native Americans used the bitter tasting flower of Eustoma, also known as Lisianthus, as medicine.

Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum) - Soil and irrigation

Grow in average to fertile, well-drained, moist soil. Neutral to alkaline works best. Water freely during the growing season; reduce in winter.