Plant Profile: Trachystemon orientalis

Names

Early-flowering Borage

  • Photo of Trachystemon orientalis (Trachystemon orientaliss)

Phonetic Spelling:

Genus:Trachystemon

Species:orientalis

Family:Boraginaceae

Early-flowering Borage is a hardy perennial herb that requires minimal care. It features vibrant blooms and is resilient against erosion, drought, and dense shade.

Trachystemon orientalis Feature Summary

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Trachystemon orientalis Feature Summary

Attributes
Country Or Region Of Origin:
Bulgaria to Caucasus
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Light:
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Flowers
Flower Color:
Purple/Lavender
White
Blue
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Landscape Theme:
Drought Tolerant Garden
Shade Garden
Resistance To Challenges:
Drought
Erosion
Heavy Shade

Trachystemon orientalis Image Gallery

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Photo of Trachystemon orientalis - Flower and leaves:Franz Xaver

Trachystemon orientalis Attributes

Trachystemon orientalis: Country Or Region Of Origin

Bulgaria to Caucasus

Trachystemon orientalis: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)

erosion, drought, heavy shade

Trachystemon orientalis: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Trachystemon orientalis Whole Plant Traits

Trachystemon orientalis: Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Trachystemon orientalis Cultural Conditions

Trachystemon orientalis: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Trachystemon orientalis: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Trachystemon orientalis Flowers

Trachystemon orientalis: Flower Color

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Blue
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Purple/Lavender
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White

Trachystemon orientalis: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Trachystemon orientalis Leaves

Trachystemon orientalis: Leaf Color

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Green

Trachystemon orientalis: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Trachystemon orientalis Stem

Trachystemon orientalis: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Trachystemon orientalis Landscape

Trachystemon orientalis: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Trachystemon orientalis: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind