Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Lisianthus
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Strawberry Bush
In German
Lisianthus
Strawberry Bush
In French
Lisianthus
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Lisianthus
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Eustoma
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Lisianthus
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Celastrales
Family
Gentianaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lisianthus and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Lisianthus and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Strawberry Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Lisianthus and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Lisianthus and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Lisianthus and Strawberry Bush
Care of Lisianthus and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.