Myosotis, Woodland Forget-Me-Not 'Rosylva'

Myosotissylvatica

Genus
Myosotis (my-oh-SO-tis)
Species
sylvatica (sil-VAT-ee-kuh)
Synonym
Myosotis alpestris
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Greenville, New Hampshire

Williamsburg, Ohio

Lititz, Pennsylvania

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Lititz, PA (Zone 6b) | May 2014 | positive

I love this plant! It spreads about in a carefree manner. I still haven't figured out if it is indeed perennial or not but we have a bu...Read More

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