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Borago pygmaea

 
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Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Borago (bor-AH-go) (Info)
Species: pygmaea (pig-MAY-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Anchusa laxiflora
Synonym:Borago laxiflora

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Category:
Annuals
Herbs

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Medium Blue

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Aromatic

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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