Family: Gentianaceae
(jen-shun-AY-see-ee) Genus: Eustoma (yoo-STOH-muh) Species: exaltatum subsp. russellianum Cultivar: Balboa Blue Rim Synonym:Eustoma grandiflorum
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Category AnnualsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage HerbaceousSmooth Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger UnknownBloom Color Medium PurpleWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Blooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods UnknownSeed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |