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Summer
Chinese Forget-Me-Not
Cynoglossum amabile
Family: Boraginaceae
Green & Freshfaintfresh
SeasonSummer
OriginChina
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanBiennial
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Summer bloomer
Chinese forget-me-not produces true vivid blue flowers on branching stems throughout summer, a larger, longer-lasting version of the classic forget-me-not beloved by cottage gardeners and florists.
Symbolism & Meaning
steadfast love
In the Victorian language of flowers, chinese forget-me-not means “Steadfast love”.
Habitat & Environment
China
Chinese Forget-Me-Not is native to China.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameCynoglossum amabile
- FamilyBoraginaceae
- Native ToChina
- Bloom SeasonSummer
- LifespanBiennial
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