Species information
Description
A borage-family herb with usually hairy leaves and five-lobed flowers arranged in one-sided clusters. An early spring woodland perennial whose flowers characteristically change from pink to violet-blue as they age.
Typical season
Timing varies with site and year.
Habitat conditions
Habitat
forest · forest edge
Pollination
insect pollination
Interesting facts
The flower colour changes as the chemistry of the petal cells shifts with age; this can produce pink and blue flowers on one plant.
LifeSystems