Torenia fournieri or The Wishbone Flower is a free-flowering annual with dark green, ovate leaves, serrated edges and a tight but spreading habit.
Very showy purplish/blue, snapdragon-like flowers with yellow throats are borne from summer to early autumn.
This is a profusely flowering annual that likes a bit of shade and moisture and as such is a valuable addition to the gardeners planting armoury as strong colour in shady areas is not always easy.
Good for edging borders or larger planters and tubs.
Red, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and White varieties are also available.