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Cynoglossum amabile

Family Boraginaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese forget-me-not) bears showy and medium azure flowers during early summer to early autumn. The foliage is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, cut flowers, naturalization and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Bees and wasps are attracted to Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese forget-me-not) so be careful when you are working around the plant. Also allow some buffer space around the plant in your garden design for walkways or living space in your garden. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.