A very vigorous perennial with heart-shaped green leaves. Clusters of starry, purplish blue flowers from late spring to early summer. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Trachystemon orientalis
A very vigorous perennial with heart-shaped green leaves. Clusters of starry, purplish blue flowers from late spring to early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Trachystemon |
|---|---|
| Species | orientalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Under planting, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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