Color:

Lisianthus

Eustoma grandiflorum

Annual

Popular

Rose-like blooms with ruffled petals in soft colors. Romantic and elegant. Multiple buds per stem. Popular rose alternative. Delicate appearance but long-lasting.

Bloom Season

Summer, Year-round

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

WeddingAnniversarySympathy

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 10 to 14 days

when properly cared for

Remove spent blooms to encourage buds to open

Multiple buds per stem extend enjoyment as they open sequentially

Keep cool for longest vase life

Cut stems at an angle and change water every 2-3 days

Long vase life - 10-14 days

Remove spent blooms to encourage buds to open

Change water every 2-3 days

Cut stems at angle

Fragrance Profile

No Scent

Lisianthus has no fragrance

Fun Facts

Originally a wildflower from American prairies, native to Texas through Nebraska

Takes 5-6 months to grow from seed to flowering - one of the longest of any cut flower

Popular rose alternative for brides due to similar look but longer vase life

Japanese breeders developed the ruffled, rose-like varieties in the 1930s

Origin & History

Native to Southern United States & Mexico

Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) is native to prairies and grasslands from Texas to Mexico. Originally a simple wildflower, Japanese botanists transformed it in the 1930s through selective breeding into the rose-like blooms we know today. It's now one of the top 10 most popular cut flowers worldwide.