Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Cynoglossum amabile, Boraginaceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorGround CoverPollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Arrowhead RattleboxCrotalaria sagittalis

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Drummond's RattlebushSesbania drummondii

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Korean CloverKummerowia stipulacea

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Corn MarigoldChrysanthemum segetum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Sky LupineLupinus nanus

Chinese forget-me-not may release compounds that interfere with lupine growth

Uses

Functions

Early Spring CoverCold-Season BiomassBeneficial Insect HabitatAllelopathic Properties

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Chinese Forget-Me-Not grow in?

Chinese Forget-Me-Not grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Chinese Forget-Me-Not?

Good companions for Chinese Forget-Me-Not include Arrowhead Rattlebox, Drummond's Rattlebush, Korean Clover, Corn Marigold.

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