Firmament
Cynoglossum Seed
Product ID: 4403
Best blue forget-me-not for cut flowers.
Tall, uniform plants produce a strong first cut of long, sturdy stems, followed by an abundance of branching side stems. Attracts bees. Also known as Chinese hound's tongue. AAS winner 1935. Ht. 24–36". Avg. 7,100 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION: 5-8 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C)
SOWING: Transplant - Sow 3-4 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after last frost. Direct seed - Sow as soon as soil can be worked. Cover seeds lightly with soil as darkness is required for germination.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade.
PLANT HEIGHT: 18-24".
PLANT SPACING: 9-12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: 1/2 the florets are open.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate to well-drained soil.
USES: Cut flower, garden beds, and beneficial insect plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cynoglossum amabile
ALTERNATE NAME: Chinese hound's tongue
SOWING: Transplant - Sow 3-4 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after last frost. Direct seed - Sow as soon as soil can be worked. Cover seeds lightly with soil as darkness is required for germination.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade.
PLANT HEIGHT: 18-24".
PLANT SPACING: 9-12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: 1/2 the florets are open.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate to well-drained soil.
USES: Cut flower, garden beds, and beneficial insect plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cynoglossum amabile
ALTERNATE NAME: Chinese hound's tongue
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Cynoglossum amabile
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
80 - 85 Days
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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AAS (All-America Selections) Winners
- All-America Selections is an independent, non-profit organization that tests new, never-before-sold crop varieties, and then introduces only the best garden performers as AAS Winners.
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Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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