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    Myosotis colensoi

    Also Known As

    • Myosotis decora
    • Forget Me Not

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1"-2"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Myosotis colensoi plant details

    Myosotis colensoi is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in alkaline, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Myosotis colensoi

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Myosotis colensoi

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: alkaline, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From New Zealand, extremely rare and new to the trade, a tiny tiny plant. The small, dark green leaves have long hair laying flat. The flowers are pure white and yellow-eyed. For troughs/rock garden in well drained soil.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Myosotis colensoi plant

    How to Grow Myosotis colensoi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Myosotis scorpioides

    aka Myosotis palustris, Water Forget-Me-Not

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Myosotis sylvatica [compact form]

    aka Myosotis sylvatica compacta, Dwarf Forget-Me-Not

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Myosotis sylvatica [compact form] flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Myosotis sylvatica

    aka Forget Me Not, Forget-Me-Not

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Myosotis sylvatica flower by Kristine Paulus
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