Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

seaside gentian

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Eustoma exaltatum

Family:

Gentianaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

1-1.5 ft tall by 1 ft wide

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

purple,lavender

Fruit Color:

NA

Phenology:

Annual. Can bloom in much of the year but most prevalent in summer.

Noted For:

Showy Flowers

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Wildflower garden especially in sandy or coastal areas.

Considerations:

Availability:

Seed

Propagation:

Seed.

Light:

Full Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Usually moist, occasional inundation ---to--- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand

Soil pH:

Calcareous (high pH)

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators unknown, but based on flower color, bees are likely.

Native Habitats:

Dry-moist-wet areas. Salt flats.

Natural Range in Florida:

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