Lisanthus Flowers

Description

Lisanthus Flowers

Eustoma, commonly known as lisianthus or prairie gentian, is a small genus in the gentian family. They are native to warm regions of the southern United States, Mexico, Caribbean and northern South America. This genus is typically found in grasslands and in areas of disturbed ground.

Lisianthus is a tender perennial flower that is often grown as an annual. Featuring large purple and white bell-shaped flowers with flaring lobes that bloom on one or more upright stems, lisanthus is somewhat finicky to grow, but the effort is clearly worthwhile for anyone interested in cut flower work. It is often celebrated as a flower that looks like a rose but lasts longer in the vase and is in great demand for bridal bouquets  and other special-occasion flower arrangements. The flower’s foliage is dark green and lance-shaped, and slightly succulent in texture.