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Cynoglossum amabile 'Xera Gold'
Also Known As
- Xera Gold Chinese Forget-Me-Not
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Cynoglossum amabile 'Xera Gold' plant details
Cynoglossum amabile 'Xera Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with gold foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cynoglossum amabile 'Xera Gold'
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: boraginaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: clumping, long-blooming, unique, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cynoglossum amabile 'Xera Gold'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Selected by plantsmen Paul Bonine and Greg Shepherd for its golden leaves, this Chinese Forget-Me-Not brightens up a partly shady spot in the woodland garden. Clumping to about 18" with bright blue flowers from May until frost, especially when old flowers are removed. Regular water. A hardy annual.
By: Cistus Nursery
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How to Grow Cynoglossum amabile 'Xera Gold'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
Flower Color
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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