Myosotis sylvatica
(Forget-me-not)
Family - Boraginaceae
Category - Biennial
Origin - Europe
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 50cm
Width - 30cm
Location - The Cool Garden, The House Border, The Terrace
Description: Clump-forming Biennial with hairy, mid-green leaves that are oblong to lanceolate in shape. Saucer-shaped, sky-blue flowers, each with a golden yellow Eye, are produced in Cymes from mid-spring into early summer. Occasionally flowers are pink or white. Myosotis sylvatica is a prolific self-sower.
Flower:
Rich sky-blue, saucer-shaped flowers, each with a thin, golden yellow ring at the centre, are produced in cymes from April into June. Occasionally flowers are pink or white.
Flower colour: Blue
Flower shape: Saucer-shaped flowers in cymes
Flowering time: April, May, June
Foliage:
Mid-green, hairy leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The leaves are Alternately arranged up the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Oblong to lanceolate
Propagation:
Seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive, but well-drained soil.