Lisianthus Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Lisianthus, botanically known as Eustoma grandiflorum, is a flowering plant valued for its upright growth and rose-like blooms. It forms slender stems with smooth, bluish-green foliage and produces layered flowers in a range of colors. Lisianthus performs best in warm conditions with full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. It is commonly grown in garden beds, borders, and containers, as well as for cut flower use. The plant establishes slowly from seeds and requires consistent moisture and stable temperatures during early growth stages.

Features

• Upright plant with slender stems and structured growth
• Produces layered, rose-like flowers in mixed colors
• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers
• Performs well in warm, sunny conditions
• Requires careful early-stage growth management from seeds

Specifications

• Scientific name: Eustoma grandiflorum
• Common name (US): Lisianthus
• Seed type / variety: Mixed colors
• Growth habit: Upright, herbaceous annual or biennial
• USDA zones: 8-10 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Planting season: Early spring (indoor start recommended)
• Growing season: Late spring to summer
• Sowing Season:
  • Early Spring: January to March
• Germination time and conditions: 10-20 days at 20-25°C; surface sow, light required
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Mature plant size: 30-90 cm height, 20-40 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 15-25 cm between plants