Myosotis sylvatica
Woodland or Garden Forget-Me-Not
Description
Biennial or annual shrub that does best in areas that are naturally cool and moist, such as woodlands and stream banks. Grows to 12" high by 2' wide. Blooms with pure blue flowers with a white eye. It will reseed if left undisturbed.
Plant Type
Perennial, Biennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.