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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000970
11/12/99

Myosotis sylvatica--Garden Forget-Me-Not


Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Height: 6 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Blue

Comments: Forget-Me-Not (Vis. 1) can be used in the rock
garden. It prefers partial shade and a well-drained loamy
soil. The plant is quite short-lived and often acts as a
biennial. Allow it to self-sow so that replacement plants
are always available.

Propagation: Propagation is by seed.

Cultivars:
'Royal Blue Compact' - Compact plants produce blue
flowers.
'Victoria Blue' - Deep blue flowers are produced by
bushy, dwarf plants (Vis. 2).

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Weston
Nurseries 1994, Wayside Gardens 1999.


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