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| Identification |
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Genus
Myosotis
Species
sylvatica
Variety
Cultivar
Victoria Blue
Common names
woodland forget-me-not
garden forget-me-not
Family
BORAGINACEAE
Specimen number
S11437
Data source
HtZn p144
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Biennial,Annual
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 10"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 07-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Myosotis sylvatica 'Victoria Blue' can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Woodland forget-me-not (also known as garden forget-me-not) does very well with hot summer days. This plant likes full sun to partial shade. It does well in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Myosotis sylvatica 'Victoria Blue' tends to self-sow year after year with little effort.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Myosotis sylvatica 'Victoria Blue' has clusters of tiny flowers above the leaves. Flowers begin in April and don't stop until June. The flowers are most often a blue color.
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