Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gentianaceae

Genus:

Eustoma

Species:

Eustoma exaltatum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Blue, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Commonly found in coastal and inland salt flats.