Lisianthus Care: Annual for Sunny Window or Summer Garden

Judy bought a purple lisianthus, never seen it before. Asks if annual/perennial, sun needs, can it grow indoors year-round.

Care Guide (C.L.)

Lisianthus is an annual, blooms in summer. Indoors: bright sunny window. Outdoors: at least 4 hours sun. Soil: moist but well-drained (water when surface dry, don't let soil pull away, ensure drainage). Deadhead spent flowers for more blooms. When blooming stops, compost the plant.