We need to talk about lisianthus.

Not because they're new; we’ve been growing them for years! And not because they’re hard to grow (though, let’s be real, they are a little high-maintenance). No, we need to talk about lisianthus because somehow... no one’s buying them.

Which is wild. Because lisianthus are the cool girls of the flower world. They're delicate but long-lasting, fancy without being fussy, and they bring that soft, romantic drama you usually only get with roses, but without the thorns, the price tag, or the attitude.

We’ve got a whole tunnel full of lisianthus right now, and y’all, it’s like walking into a pastel dream. Blush, cream, lavender, buttery yellow, dusty rose, the kind of color palette that makes you swoon.

But here’s the thing: we think folks just don’t know what lisianthus are. And that’s on us! We’ve been hoarding them like flower dragons, swooning in the cooler every time a new harvest comes in and then wondering why no one else is as obsessed as we are.

So let’s change that.

What Is a Lisianthus, Anyway?

Technically, lisianthus are in the Eustoma family, and they’re native to the southern U.S. and Mexico. But unless you’re studying for your plant ID badge, all you really need to know is: they look like little vintage tea party flowers, and they last forever in the vase. Like, 10–14 days with just a little love.

They come in both single and double forms (we grow mostly the doubles, because we love the ruffles), and their stems are sturdy but graceful. Basically, if peonies and ranunculus had a summer baby, it’d be lisianthus.

Why We Grow So Many

We dedicate an entire tunnel to lisianthus every season, and that’s not just a casual hobby farm decision. It’s a full-on, calendar-marked, spreadsheet-backed commitment.

Lisianthus take their sweet time to grow, which is why we start with plugs instead of seeds. (If you’ve ever tried to grow them from seeds, you get it.) They’re also a bit finicky when it comes to disease, so we keep a close eye on them all season long. We even leave intentional gaps between varieties, just in case one row throws a tantrum, the gap helps protect the rest of the crop.

But all that extra effort is so worth it.

When they finally bloom, the entire team (mostly Steph) can’t take our eyes off of them. It’s they’re soft petals, romantic colors, and stems that practically arrange themselves. They’re elegant. Feminine. And somehow, they manage to look both wild and refined all at once.

They’re the kind of flower that makes a whole arrangement feel instantly elevated. But they’re also the kind of flower that can stand solo in a bud vase and still steal the show. They’re particularly great for weddings!

Photo Credit: Sydney Cane Photography

Why Aren’t They Everywhere Already?

We’re not sure! It’s one of the great flower mysteries of 2025. Maybe folks just don’t know what they are. Lisianthus are gorgeous, long-lasting, and super versatile… but they’ve somehow stayed under the radar.

It might just be one of those flowers you have to see in person to really get. Once they’re in your hands, it’s love at first stem. We’ve been swooning over them in the cooler and tunnel, and now it’s time to let you in on the obsession.

So we’re here to set the record straight:

• They’re hardy as heck.

• They last longer than almost any other cut flower we grow.
  

• They look expensive but aren’t.
  

• And they play so nicely with others in arrangements, especially with summer dahlias, zinnias, celosia, and eucalyptus.
  
  

The Bottom Line

Lisianthus is the unsung hero of the summer and early fall bouquet world.

If you’ve never tried them, now’s your chance. Our lisianthus bouquets are available for shipping starting July 1st. They’re flouncy, fancy, and too pretty to keep to ourselves.

Trust us, once you meet them, you’ll never forget them.