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Lisianthus
Picture Source:California Cut Flower Commission
| Popular Name: Lisianthus |
| Botanical Name and Pronunciation: Eustoma grandiflorum (yew-STO-ma grand-I-FLOR-um) |
| Common Name(s): Prairie Gentian, Texas Bluebell, Poor Man's Rose |
| Color(s): white, cream, pink, purple, green, bi-color |
| Form and Size: The thin leafy stems of lisianthus are 16-24 inches long, and bend gracefully. At the stem ends there are 5 or more flowers in various stages of blooming on small branches that extend from the main stem. The flowers look similar to a rose blossom with many delicate petals that open into a cup or trumpet shape. |
| Vase Life: 7-14 days |
| Availability: year-round |
| Care Instructions: Remove any leaves from the bottom of the stem, cut under water and place in fresh water with flower food. |
| History and Usage: A member of the Gentianaceae (gentian) family, lisianthus originated in the prairies of North America. Lisianthus is popular in mixed arrangements as well as in corsage work. |
| Points of Interest: Relatives of lisianthus include gentian, exacum and Persian violet. |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Slight |