Bluewings
Torenia fournieri
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Linderniaceae
- Genus:
- Torenia
- Species:
- Torenia fournieri
- USDA Symbol:
- TOFO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow seeds on moist medium; light required for germination. Keep warm and consistently moist.