Wishbone Flower
- Botanical Name
- Torenia fournieri
- Height
- 6 to 12 inches
- Width
- 6 to 9 inches
- Flowers
- Summer to frost: tubular, trumpet-shaped, two-lipped; pink, white, purple, yellow
- Light
- Part to full shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained
- Planting & Care
- Requires consistent moisture
- Prefers cool locations, provide protection from hot afternoon sun
- Mulch soil to help retain moisture and keep the roots cool
- Torenia comes by its common name because of the pair of yellow stamens at the throat of the flower that come together in the shape of a chicken wishbone
- Great for shady locations in the garden
- Attractive to hummingbirds
- Problems
- Root rot, powdery mildew
- Varieties
- Clown Series - All-America Selections winner in 1989, blue and white, burgundy, blue, pink, white, blue, rose, violet and a mixture, 8 inches tall
- Compact Blue - 8 inches, blue flowers with yellow and violet blotch on the lip
- Panda Series - blue or pink flowers
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