Myosotis sylvatica 'Victoria Blue'
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Myosotis sylvatica 'Victoria Blue'

woodland forget-me-not
garden forget-me-not

  family boraginaceae 
  genus myosotis 

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Identification
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
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
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.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Myosotis sylvatica 'Victoria Blue' tends to self-sow year after year with little effort.
 
Herbarium
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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