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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) — perennial with blue blooms; with blossoms that span approximately half an inch across
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — thriving well in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 9; to maintain its compact growth habit, image 71
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — This plant typically flowers from late spring to early summer; perennial for full or half, image 129
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — blue flowers in the garden; this perennial thrives in zones 3-8, prefers partial shade, and moist, image 58
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — To maintain its compact growth habit; and along pathways due to its modest size and need for minimal, image 54
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) — blue flowers in the garden; this perennial thrives in zones 3-8, prefers partial shade, and moist, image 158
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