Myosotis arvensis (Field forget-me-not) — Bushy

Overview

Myosotis arvensis is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Myosotis, part of the Boraginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1-2 years. Myosotis arvensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH.

About

Myosotis arvensis or field forget-me-not is a herbaceous annual to short lived perennial flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Europe, Turkey, the Caucasus, Siberia, the western Himalayas, and northwestern Africa. The plant is annual to perennial, erect, to 40 centimetres (16 in) and patent-hairy (hairs more-or-less at right-angles to the stem). The flowers are grey-blue, 3–5 millimetres (1⁄8–13⁄64 in) across, saucer shaped in profile, the sepal tube with hooked hairs. Mature plants reach roughly 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying semi evergreen foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. It tolerates alkaline and neutral soils, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Myosotis

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered

Plant details

Myosotis arvensis size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Annual Biennial, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 1-2 years

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Myosotis arvensis?

Myosotis arvensis prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Myosotis arvensis need?

Myosotis arvensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.