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. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, bedding, flower borders and beds, garden edging and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
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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About the genus
Myosotis is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family Boraginaceae. In the Northern Hemisphere, they are colloquially known as forget-me-nots or scorpion grasses. The forget-me-not is the official flower of Alaska.
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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
- UK hardiness
- H7
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
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Bedding, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Myosotis arvensis
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Downy mildews
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.
How big does Myosotis arvensis grow?
Myosotis arvensis reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 1-2 years to reach full size.
Is Myosotis arvensis hardy in the UK?
Myosotis arvensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Myosotis arvensis?
Seed.
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