With a bloom forming a structure that resembles a chicken wishbone, that is how the torenia gets its nickname, the wishbone flower. The torenia, native to Africa and Asia, is a ground-hugging, attention grabbing plant with profuse and delicate blooms. While the flowers may appear to be delicate they are tough and able to withstand the hottest of summer heat when properly located in the landscape. It comes in a variety of multiple, bicolored shades and is a fantastic choice for beds, containers and borders. Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds love this plant.
Torenia reaches from 6 to 12 inches in height and grows best with partial sun, preferably morning sun and afternoon shade. Even in the heat of the summer afternoon, Torenia will continue to bloom profusely in a mostly shaded area and prefers a rich, consistently moist and well-draining soil. It can also be grown as a houseplant.
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