Torenia Kauai Deep Blue - 10 seeds Beans The shoots are green

The shoots are green

which mature in autumn about 18 months after pollination

The bark is smooth and greenish-grey

and is a popular ingredient in some Southeast Asian salads

but it has applications in numerous aspects of human endeavour

Torenia Kauai Deep Blue - 10 seeds Beans The shoots are greenA small genus, Torenia contains 3 species of delicate and flowering plants. These are combination of Wishbone Flowers, Bluewings and Olas beauty. They have a prolonged blooming period and by deadheading all spent flowers regularly, you can make them bloom for many months. They grow very well in morning sunlight and prefer afternoon shade. In very warm summer regions, full shade would be preferable.