Botanical name | Myosotis sylvatica |
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Plant Care | Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | August September October |
Common name(s) | Forget-me-not |
Origin | |
Foliage | Description: The foliage is grey green. |
Uses in landscape design | Ideal for border,mass and container planting. |
Soil conditions | Performs in normal or sandy soils in a realistic neutral, alkaline or acidic pH. |
Growth rate | Description:Medium growth |
Uses | They may be used as cut flowers. |
Wildlife attractions | Butterflies |
Interesting info | They will self-sow for the following year. |
Other languages | Vergeet-my-nie (A) |
When to sow | |
Seed sowing instructions | Sow directly into beds. Space seedling 200mm apart. |
Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not)
- Botanical name: Myosotis sylvatica
- Common name(s): Forget-me-not
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
Sow these lovely, blue, spring flowers directly into beds in autumn. They prefer a damp, semi-shaded position. Space seedlings 200mm apart. They will self-sow for the following year. They should flower 12–14 weeks from germination.
Family: –Â Boraginaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: my-oh-SO-tiss sil-VAT-ih-kuh.
Myosotis sylvatica requirements and features
info on these iconsModerate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
Description: The foliage is grey green.