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Today's bloom is Wishbone Flower 'Clown Blue' (Torenia fournieri)

 
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Bloom of the Day for February 4th, 2011:

Wishbone Flower 'Clown Blue'
(Torenia fournieri)

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Information:
Type of plant: Annuals

Bloom color: Blue-Violet

Bloom time of year: Blooms repeatedly

Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade, Partial to Full Shade

Cold hardiness: Not Applicable

Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

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locakelly wrote:
Cutest little faces;o) I remember my Grandma growing these with her Pansies in the spring...

pixie62560 wrote:
Love these, such a charming little bloom!

plantladylin wrote:
I love all colors of Torenia and have had many in hanging baskets as well as my flower beds over the years. They sometimes go to seed and new plants sprout in the spring. I hope to see a few sprouting again this year!

Kell wrote:
I just love this one! I have killed this exact one more than once. So many beautiful flowers on this one!


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