garden forget-me-not
Also known as: wood forget-me-not
M. sylvatica is a hairy perennial. It flowers between mid-spring and mid-summer, bearing small, bright blue, 5-lobed flowers with white or yellow centres. Nectar and pollen is enjoyed by bumble bees and butterflies
Scientific classification
- Species
- garden forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica)
- Genus
- Myosotis
- Family
- Boraginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of garden forget-me-not
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of garden forget-me-not
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garden forget-me-not care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningYou may wish to remove or cut back old plants to prevent self-seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingContent in many garden conditions, a native of woodland and rocky places
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
Generally trouble free
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