Thursday, January 9, 2014

Cynoglossum amabile






Botanical Name: Cynoglossum amabile
Common Name: Chinese Forget me not 
Family: Boraginaceae
Type: Broad leaved, evergreen, perennial
Origin/Habitat: East Asia
Leaf Character: Alternate, simple 2-8" basal, oblong, lanceolate
Flower Type: Terminal scorpoid  in cymes 0.25 to 0.5" 
Color: Blue, white, pink
Period: Summer
Exposure: Sun, light to shade 
Water: well drained 
Diseases: Tobacco mosiac virus
Remarks: Propagates by seeds, reaches 18-24" height. Outstanding for its flowers

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