How to Grow and Care for Trigonotis

The cucumber-herb (Trigonotis peduncularis) is a wild herbaceous biennial. Native to Japan, it blooms in the springtime with tiny blue flowers. The fruits ripen in the late spring and early summer months. Its leaves are aromatic and are give off a cucumber-like scent - hence the plant's common name, "cucumber-herb."

Trigonotis formosana is a perennial herb native to Taiwan, cherished for its resilience in mountainous terrains. Bearing heart-shaped leaves, this plant typically produces delicate blue flowers in a bell-like shape, which are a hallmark for identification. Its creeping stems allow it to spread effectively in moist, shady environments, contributing to its survival in the competitive underbrush.