Eustoma exaltatum
seaside gentian
Gentianaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
flower
Size:
1-1.5 ft tall by 1 ft wide
Life Span:
annual
Flower Color:
purple,lavender
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Annual. Can bloom in much of the year but most prevalent in summer.
Noted For:
Showy Flowers
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Wildflower garden especially in sandy or coastal areas.
Considerations:
Light:
Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Usually moist, occasional inundation ---- to ---- Not wet but not extremely dry
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators unknown, but based on flower color, bees are likely.
Native Habitats:
Dry-moist-wet areas. Salt flats.
