Plants > Perennials

Abraham-Isaac-Jacob

Trachystemon orientalis

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Trachystemon
Family: Boraginaceae
Common Names: early-flowering borage, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Makes useful ground cover in large spaces where it can roam freely, dry and shady included. Tolerates any soil except those that are waterlogged

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division or by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Pond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years