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Cynoglossum amabile

Chinese Forget-me-not

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Description

Cynoglossum amabile is a biennial grown as an annual. Leaves are lance-shaped and are grayish green. Loose sprays of rich blue, pink, or white flowers appear in spring and continue into summer where weather is cool.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Blue, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.