blue field daisy

Also known as: lisianthius; lisianthus; prairie gentian; Texas bluebell

A single-stemmed or branching annual or biennial to 70cm tall, with slightly fleshy, glaucous, grey-green leaves. In summer, broadly bell-shaped, satin-textured, pale purple flowers, to 5cm across, are produced on long stalks, either singly or in clusters, from the upper leaf axils. In frost-prone areas grow as flowering container plant in a temperate greenhouse. An excellent cut flower

Scientific classification

Species: blue field daisy (Eustoma grandiflorum)
Genus: Eustoma
Family: Gentianaceae

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Toxicity: Annual Biennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of blue field daisy

Distribution map

USA (Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Texas)

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of blue field daisy

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blue field daisy care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 13-16°C in autumn or late winter

Growing

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light, with bright filtered light when in bloom. Ventilate well. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks; water sparingly in winter. Support stems

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