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Golden Moon™ wishbone flower

Torenia Golden Moon™

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Golden Moon™ brightens up gardens with unique, saturated gold-and-maroon blooms. This vigorous, low-growing introduction is loaded with flowers all season long. It is beautiful in a container.

Noteworthy CharacteristicsA pair of stamens forms a wishbone shape, hence the common name. Yellow flowers have maroon throats and bases.

CareProvide full sun to partial shade and moist but well-drained soil.

ProblemsRoot rot, powdery mildew.

  • Genus : Torenia
  • Zones : 10, 11
  • Plant Width : 6 to 12 inches
  • Plant Type : Annuals
  • Uses : Containers
  • Bloom Time : Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Spring, Summer
  • Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Maintenance : Low
  • Moisture : Medium Moisture
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
  • Plant Height : Under 6 inches
  • Flower Color : Yellow

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