Torenia - Indigo Moon

Torenia 'Indigo Moon' is a striking annual with vibrant, deep blue-purple flowers that have yellow throats, adding a pop of color to shady areas. This variety has a mounding habit and is known for its long bloom period, from early summer through fall. Its lush green foliage provides a perfect backdrop to the eye-catching flowers. It thrives in shaded or partially shaded locations, making it a great choice for gardens with less sunlight.

Native Range
Torenia species are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 10–11
Grown as an annual in colder climates

Height and Width
Height: 8 to 12 inches
Spread: 10 to 14 inches
Growth Habit: Compact, mounding

Growing Conditions

Light: Prefers partial to full shade; can tolerate light sun but benefits from protection from harsh afternoon rays

Soil: Well-drained, rich, and moist soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH

Watering: Consistent moisture is needed, but the plant should not sit in waterlogged soil

Temperature: Prefers moderate to warm temperatures; not frost-tolerant

Fertilizer: Regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer promotes healthy growth and abundant blooms

Maintenance: Low maintenance; deadheading will encourage continuous blooming

Uses
Ideal for shaded beds, borders, hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes. It is particularly valuable in gardens where other plants may struggle due to low light conditions. Torenia 'Indigo Moon' provides color throughout the season and attracts pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. It pairs well with other shade-loving plants like ferns, hostas, and begonias.

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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