Cynoglossum amabile
Chinese Forget-me-not
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.