What kind of growing environment does wishbone flower like?

Other names for wishbone flower

Wishbone flower blooms in summer, which is why people call it "summer Torenia." But it also has other names.

Wishbone flower is also called blue pig's ear, butterfly grass, blue-winged butterfly grass, flower melon grass, flower male grass, and blue moon.

Growth habits of wishbone flower

Wishbone flower is a light-loving plant that enjoys high temperatures, tolerates heat and partial shade, and is not cold-tolerant. It is not demanding about soil and prefers well-drained, fertile, moist soil. It grows vigorously, does not need much fertilizer, and can self-seed.

Morphological characteristics of wishbone flower

Wishbone flower looks like a blue pig's ear, which is why it is also named blue pig's ear. The plant is not tall, but its branches and leaves are lush. Its blooming is also very abundant, with many flower colors, including purple-blue, peach red, pink, deep blue, light blue, deep rose red, orchid purple, deep peach red, and purple, making it a rare ornamental flowering plant.