About
A subspecies of the common wood forget-me-not with particularly vivid, pure, azure-blue (cyanea � sky-blue) flowers, borne in loose, curving racemes above a rosette of hairy, mid-green leaves in spring. A charming form for a cool, moist, semi-shaded border or woodland garden, usually treated as a biennial.
About the genus
Richea includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.