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Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis Alpestris

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Overview

Forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris) graces gardens with clusters of sky-blue flowers, each with a delicate yellow center. This perennial thrives in zones 3-8, prefers partial shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Reaching 6-12 inches tall, it spreads 6-10 inches wide, ideal for borders or as a groundcover. Blooming in spring, it adds a charming touch of color and can symbolize remembrance in a landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — This perennial thrives in zones 3-8, prefers partial shade, and moist, well-drained soil; blue flowers in the, image 63

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Boraginaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — as its common name suggests; this plant typically flowers from late spring to early summer, image 56

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — marginally tolerant of drought once established; each featuring a tiny yellow or white eye at the center, image 93

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — Blooming in spring, it adds a charming touch of color and can symbolize remembrance in a landscape design; it, image 145

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — commonly known as Alpine Forget-me-not; perennial with blue blooms, image 106

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — thriving well in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 9; to maintain its compact growth habit, image 131

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — marginally tolerant of drought once established; each featuring a tiny yellow or white eye at the center

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — blue flowers in the garden; this perennial thrives in zones 3-8, prefers partial shade, and moist, image 138

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — This perennial thrives in zones 3-8, prefers partial shade, and moist, well-drained soil; blue flowers in the, image 143

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — commonly known as Alpine Forget-me-not; perennial with blue blooms, image 146

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — is an herbaceous perennial that graces many gardens with its delicate sky-blue flowers

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — thriving well in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 9; to maintain its compact growth habit, image 51

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — perennial with blue blooms; with blossoms that span approximately half an inch across, image 99

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — marginally tolerant of drought once established

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — Reaching 6-12 inches tall, it spreads 6-10 inches wide, ideal for borders or as a groundcover; blooming in, image 44

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — perennial for full or half; it is a touch of natural beauty that invites both contemplation and admiration in, image 160

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — To maintain its compact growth habit

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — marginally tolerant of drought once established; each featuring a tiny yellow or white eye at the center, image 133

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — This perennial thrives in zones 3-8, prefers partial shade, and moist, well-drained soil; blue flowers in the, image 83

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — each featuring a tiny yellow or white eye at the center; marginally tolerant of drought once established, image 108

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — perennial with blue blooms; with blossoms that span approximately half an inch across, image 139

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — commonly known as Alpine Forget-me-not

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — marginally tolerant of drought once established; each featuring a tiny yellow or white eye at the center, image 153

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — perennial for full or half

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — Forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris) graces gardens with clusters of sky-blue flowers; reaching 6-12 inches, image 121

Photographs by 17 contributors

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Audrey from Central Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Elena Andreeva, CC BY 3.0 · source
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