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Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva' plant details

Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Myosotis sylvatica ‘Bluesylva’ features masses of bright violet blue flowers with yellow eyes blooming above low, mounding gray-green foliage. Biennial or hardy perennial that readily reseeds. Fine in shaded flower beds, as a carpet under bulbs such as tulips or daffodils, or in containers. Forget-me-not flowers are best planted in moist, well-drained soil.
A plethora of small flowers in a range of beautiful blues with bright and cheery yellow centers smother this little plant in early spring to early summer. Sandy soil or clay is okay. 6 - 8 inches T & W; keep a little space between them to prevent fungal problems. Don't forget them! They won't forget you! Minimum temperature: -40?F

Gardening facts about Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva' plant

How to Grow Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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