Lisianthus, Eustoma russellianum, are popular cut flowers that add color and beauty to indoor vase displays or wedding bouquets. It is hard not to fall in love with these bell-shaped blooms, found growing in a vast spectrum of shades including pink, white, purple, and yellow. While lisianthus might be a regular sight in the local florist or superstores, did you know that it is possible to grow these perennial plants at home in the yard?
Native to Central and North America, lisianthus has many other common names, including the prairie gentian and the Texas bluebell. These names might give a clue as to where this plant is found in the wild, notably growing across the Great Plains and prairies in Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas and Texas.
