Ideal in containers, window boxes and hanging baskets plus it can be grown as a houseplant.
Torenia fournieri 'Kauai Magenta'
Wishbone Flower
This easy care annual will work hard all summer long putting out colorful, snapdragon-like flowers on this compact plant.
- Long-blooming, attractive bicolor flowers
- Tolerates heat and humidity in part shade
- Low maintenance
Height: 8-16 in
Spread: 8-16 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Magenta, White
Interesting Notes about Wishbone Flower:
This is a colorful annual that is an easy care delight for containers and gardens. The plant prefers well-drained, consistently moist soils especially in hot weather. They are heat tolerant to a degree as long as they get a break from the sun in the afternoon. In fact, they will do very nicely in full shade, although the flowers won't be as plentiful.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Fast Growing
- Low Maintenance
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered