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Trachystemon orientalis (Early-flowering borage)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Trachystemon orientalis
Other names
Early-flowering borage, Abraham-Isaac-Jacob, Oriental borage
Genus
Trachystemon Trachystemon
Species
T. orientalis - T. orientalis is a spreading perennial with sandpapery, hairy green leaves and spikes of starry blue flowers in spring.
Trachystemon orientalis is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Blue in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Trachystemon orientalis (Early-flowering borage) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
A good ground cover for dry shade. Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist soil in sun or shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Trachystemon orientalis
Other names
Early-flowering borage, Abraham-Isaac-Jacob, Oriental borage
Genus
Trachystemon Trachystemon
Species
T. orientalis - T. orientalis is a spreading perennial with sandpapery, hairy green leaves and spikes of starry blue flowers in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Blue in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Trachystemon orientalis (Early-flowering borage) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
A good ground cover for dry shade. Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist soil in sun or shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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