Cynoglossum amabile

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Cynoglossum amabile

Chinese Forget-me-not

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: Kim Starr

Description

Cynoglossum amabile is a fast growing annual. Leaves are lance-shaped and are dark green. Loose sprays of rich blue flowers appear on top of erect stems in spring and continue into summer where weather is cool. Will self sow and reappear the following spring. This plant does best in full to part sun with fertile, moist, well draining soil. It does not thrive in clay soil. It reaches 2' tall and wide; butterflies and hummingbirds love this plant!

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

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.