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Myosotis sylvatica

Also Known As

  • Forget Me Not
  • Forget-Me-Not

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Myosotis sylvatica plant details

Myosotis sylvatica is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Myosotis sylvatica

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Myosotis sylvatica

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

SEEDS. A garden quintessential that really shouldn't need an introduction but then it is not seen today as often as it once was, so here goes. Mounds of softly haired, bright green, broadly lance shaped leaves grow over winter and erupt in spring with clusters of small, five petalled, yellow centred, azure flowers. As seen in deciduous woodlands throughout Europe and best sown en masse in similar conditions, or the shady side of your house, where it will hopefully naturalize or even become your most attractive weed. Works in a pot too. Intolerant of sunny, dry conditions and snails but otherwise dead easy and gorgeous. Scratch into cool moist soil in late autumn or early winter. Each pack contains 50+ seeds.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Myosotis sylvatica plant

How to Grow Myosotis sylvatica

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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