early-flowering borage
Also known as: Abraham-Isaac-Jacob; Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
Vigorous, quick growing, deciduous ground cover perennial for covering large shady areas. Bears large, bristly, heart-shaped leaves 10-50cm in diameter, with starry blue 'borage-style' flowers in clusters in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- early-flowering borage (Trachystemon orientalis)
- Genus
- Trachystemon
- Family
- Boraginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of early-flowering borage
Distribution map
Bulgaria, Turkey
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of early-flowering borage
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early-flowering borage care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by seed
Growing
GrowingMakes useful ground cover in large spaces where it can roam freely, dry and shady included. Tolerates any soil except those that are waterlogged
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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