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    • Photo of Cynoglossum amabile 'Xera Gold' flower by Karl Gercens III

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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

    Gardening facts about Cynoglossum amabile 'Xera Gold' plant

    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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    Cynoglossum amabile 'Blue Showers'

    aka Blue Showers Tall Chinese Forget-Me-Not

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Cynoglossum amabile 'Blue Showers' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Cynoglossum amabile 'Azul'

    aka Azul Forget-Me-Not

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cynoglossum amabile 'Azul' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Cynoglossum amabile

    aka Chinese Forget-Me-Not

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    Size

    Height: 12"-16"

    Width: 12"-16"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cynoglossum amabile flower by Petal Talk
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