Description
Kauai Deep Blue wishbone flower (Torenia fournieri) forms a compact, bushy mound with rich deep-blue blooms and contrasting pale throats. The bright flowers stand out against fresh green, lightly serrated leaves and bring long-lasting color from warm spring weather into fall. Plants typically grow about 10–12 inches tall and 14–16 inches wide, making them a good fit for shaded borders, patio pots, and mixed containers.
Growing in Alabama: Plant after frost in fertile, well-drained soil or quality potting mix. Morning sun with afternoon shade or bright partial shade is ideal, especially during hot Alabama summers. Keep the soil evenly moist without leaving roots waterlogged, and mulch beds to reduce drying. Feed container plants lightly during active flowering. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds. Wishbone flower is generally grown as a frost-tender annual in Alabama, not a winter-hardy perennial.
