What type of flower is this?

CCC/Shaunh · Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Posts: 24 Location: ,

I took these pictures in an open field close to our house in crowley.
The stand about waist high. The pictures were taken 2 weeks ago.
Could someone tell me what type of flower this is and can this be grown in or around a garden?
Thanks,
Shaun

Leslie Finical Halleck · Guest

That is Lisianthus, or Prairie Gentian (Eustoma grandiflorum). You'll also find cultivated varieties sold as Texas Bluebells. Yes, they can be grown in gardens here, but you'll find that many of the commercial varieties don't look that great throught the heat of summer - nice in spring and fall. I tested a couple of varieties that did better than most in late summer, but they still kind of limp through. It is really best to get them established in early spring. Or plant seeds of the native in late summer.

Your second photo is not showing up - there was a notice that the service that hosts the site where you linked the picutures from does not support remote linking- so your photos may dissapear alltogether at some point. Just an FYI

amodekraft · Guest Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 52 Location: Salado

I heard this is Lady Bird Johnson's favorite flower!

Zane · Guest Joined: 21 Apr 2003 Posts: 29 Location: Plano TX

I love this stuff. It does great in the shade. I keep it potted on my porch. I've grown it under trees. Be sure to remove spent flowers. One shortfall: the rain can tear it up.

dragonfly · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:04 pm Post subject:

I have seen them growing wild on the roadsides around here in some of the worst soil in Parker County. I wish I knew where to find some seeds. I'd love to have some of the wild variety here on our place.