Trachystemon orientalis - Oriental Borage
Botanical name       : Trachystemon orientalisÂ
Common name          : Oriental Borage, Early-flowering Borage, Abraham-Isaac-JacobÂ
Colour               : Blue, WhiteÂ
Flowering time       : April - MayÂ
Full grown height    : ± 50 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Partial shade, ShadeÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, Normal, MoistÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -23°C  (USDA Zone 6)Â
Spacing              : ± 50 cm (± 4 per m²)Â
Details              : Strong Ground Cover PlantÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Early-flowering Borage (Trachystemon):Early-flowering Borage (Trachystemon) is a plant with rough leaves and nice flowers which unfortunately are not very noticeable. Early-flowering Borage will grow just about anywhere, and once established it will accept quite dry soil. It is a good ground cover for in difficult locations. They do like a hand full of compost in spring. If, after a prolonged drought, the foliage of Early-flowering Borage does not look its best anymore, just cut it away. Within no time the plant will through up nice fresh shoots again. If you are covering a large area with Early-flowering Borage, the odd large fern Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia) in between, looks great.Oriental Borage - Trachystemon orientalis
