Orlando Sentinel: Plant Doctor: Why are torenia plants called the wishbone flower? Question: We like to grow torenia during the summer. Why is it also called wishbone flower?

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Answer: Gardeners that grow torenia may just be a bit lucky. If you are making a bouquet or using them in ... Heat-tolerant plants like zinnias, sunflowers, King’s Mantle, Crinums, and perennial salvias thrive in high temperatures. Torenia (Wishbone Flower), sweet alyssum, Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost,’ and ...

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House Digest on MSN: Keep deer out of your garden with an easy to grow flower they can't stand If you've got a shady spot in your garden that wildlife can reach, plant these colorful and carefree flowers that are attractive to humans but not to deer. Keep deer out of your garden with an easy to grow flower they can't stand NOLA.com: The wishbone flower blooms beautifully in heat and humidity, a perfect plant for South Louisiana summers The Kauai series wishbone flower is a Louisiana Super Plant selection for spring 2014. (Courtesy of Dan Gill) Gardeners often wish for colorful bedding plants that will thrive in our long, hot, humid ...