Leaf Between Flower
Bothriospermum zeylanicum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Ogasawara-shoto, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Bothriospermum
- Species:
- Bothriospermum zeylanicum
- USDA Symbol:
- BOTE4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, blue
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic-rich substrates
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with moisture and warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI