Cynoglossum amabile
Chinese Forget-me-not
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'
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.