Plant Identification Learning Module:
Flowers and Foliage

Torenia, Wishbone Flower (Torenia fournieri)

Wishbone flower is grown as a warm season annual in Florida. It reaches a height of 18 inches. The simple leaves are oppositeovate, have a serrate margin, and are less than two inches long. The flower petals form a tube with a white “wishbone” built into the center. Flower colors are blue, white, or pink with yellow markings.


Torenia plant in hanging basket
Torenia flower
UF/IFAS

Torenia flower and foliage
Forest & Kim Starr, Hear.org.