Lisianthus Seeds – Prairie Gentian

Lisianthus, also known as Prairie Gentian, is admired for its rose-like blooms and soft, elegant colors. These seeds produce long-lasting flowers that are perfect for bouquets, borders, and container gardening. With proper care, Lisianthus brings sophistication to any garden space with its striking blooms and delicate appearance.

Features:

• Produces elegant rose-like blossoms in soft shades

• Suitable for borders, containers, and cut-flower arrangements

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Known for long vase life, making it ideal for floral displays

• Performs well in sunny, well-drained areas

Specifications:

• Common Name: Prairie Gentian

• Scientific Name: Eustoma grandiflorum (Lisianthus)

• Seed Type: Annual/short-lived perennial depending on climate

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–10 as perennial, grown as annual in cooler zones

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost; transplant after danger of frost

• Germination Time: 10–15 days

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Season of Sowing:

  • Indoors: Late winter to early spring (January–March)

  • Outdoors (zones 8–10): After last frost in spring