Cynoglossum, Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Blue Showers'

Cynoglossumamabile

Genus
Cynoglossum (SIGH-no-gloss-um)
Species
amabile (a-MAH-bih-lee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sacramento, California

Elgin, Illinois

Grayslake, Illinois

Fort Worth, Texas

Menomonie, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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| June 2018 | positive

New to this plant, though mine are vigorous and covered with small blue flowers.

Bkwm: If you are still watching and are ...Read More

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Menomonie, WI | March 2012 | neutral

Have bought some seeds, getting ready to sow them, and wondering if they will re-seed themselves. Sorry if this is not the place to ask ...Read More

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