Lisianthus
Eustoma exaltatum
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Mar 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Lisianthus
Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) is a stunning cool-season annual in NE Florida, producing large ruffled blooms resembling roses or peonies in purple, pink, white, and bicolors. Plant from September through early spring for best performance; it cannot survive NE Florida's summer heat but excels as a cool-season bedding or cut-flower plant in zone 9b. Starting at $4.50.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- White, Pink, Purple, Blue
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Grow Lisianthus in partial sun (morning sun, afternoon shade); NE Florida's intense direct afternoon sun scorches the foliage and shortens bloom life — a bright, lightly shaded spot is ideal.
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; well-drained soil is essential. Water at the base to keep foliage dry and reduce fungal issues in NE Florida's humid climate.
Grow in well-drained loam or amended sandy soil enriched with organic matter. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer at planting; supplement with light liquid feeds during the bloom period. In NE Florida, plant as a cool-season annual from September through spring.
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Common questions
Is Lisianthus a good plant for St. Augustine?
Lisianthus is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-24 inches × 8-12 inches.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.