Eustoma grandiflorum ‘Arena 1 Pure White’
Eustoma grandiflorum 'Arena 1 Pure White', known as lisianthus, has icy white, double, rose-like flowers.
Eustoma grandiflorum, commonly know as lisianthus or prairie gentian, is coveted as a cut flower for its elegant, rose-like appearance and long life in the vase. ‘Arena 1 Pure White’ has icy white, fully double flowers with light green centres held on tall, sturdy, 24-36 inch stems. The foliage is dark green, lance-shaped and slightly fleshy in texture. Treat as an annual, tender perennial or biennial. Fantastic in bouquets, in the sunny border, containers, and the vase.
Common Name: Lisianthus
Family: Gentianaceae (The Gentian Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour:
Class: Annual
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist prairies and fields.
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