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Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Cynoglossum Amabile

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Overview

The Chinese Forget-me-not, Cynoglossum amabile, adds a splash of color with its sky-blue blooms and contrasting white eye. An annual reaching 18-24 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Easy to grow, it's a charming choice for borders and cottage gardens, attracting bees and butterflies. Its flowers peak from late spring to early summer, adding a quaint, old-world feel to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — adds a splash of color with its sky-blue blooms and contrasting white eye; its flowers peak from late spring to
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — textured appearance amidst other garden elements.<br><br>Thriving best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3, image 29Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — as they self-seed prolificallyChinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — featuring hairy leaves that emerge from a basal rosetteChinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — scientifically known as Cynoglossum amabileChinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — The plant's foliage is lance-shapedChinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — injecting a splash of color reminiscent of clear+42

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — adds a splash of color with its sky-blue blooms and contrasting white eye; its flowers peak from late spring to
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — textured appearance amidst other garden elements.<br><br>Thriving best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3, image 29
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — as they self-seed prolifically
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — featuring hairy leaves that emerge from a basal rosette
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — scientifically known as Cynoglossum amabile
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — The plant's foliage is lance-shaped
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — injecting a splash of color reminiscent of clear
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — enhancing the ecological value of the garden space.<br><br>In terms of maintenance
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — adds a splash of color with its sky-blue blooms and contrasting white eye
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — Cynoglossum amabile prefers full sun to partial shade
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — annual with blue blooms
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — Easy to grow, it's a charming choice for borders and cottage gardens, attracting bees and butterflies; annual
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — the Chinese Forget-me-not blooms profusely throughout the spring and early summer
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — featuring hairy leaves that emerge from a basal rosette; easy to grow, it's a charming choice for borders and
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — The plant's foliage is lance-shaped; as they self-seed prolifically
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — An annual reaching 18-24 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, image 21
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — Its flowers peak from late spring to early summer, adding a quaint, old-world feel to any landscape; the Chinese
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — Easy to grow, it's a charming choice for borders and cottage gardens, attracting bees and butterflies
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — To ensure a robust display, plant it in well-drained soil that maintains moderate moisture
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — the Chinese Forget-me-not blooms profusely throughout the spring and early summer; adds a splash of color with
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — An annual reaching 18-24 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — Its flowers peak from late spring to early summer, adding a quaint, old-world feel to any landscape
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — providing a renewable aspect to their presence in the design
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) — injecting a splash of color reminiscent of clear; the plant's foliage is lance-shaped
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