About
A tufted, hairy perennial, usually grown as a biennial to 30cm in height, with grey-green leaves to 11cm long, flowering between spring and early summer, bearing small, bright blue, 5-lobed flowers with white or yellow centres.
About the genus
Myosotis can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple leaves and clusters of small, salver-shaped blue, yellow or white flowers, with yellow or white eyes, in spring or early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTufted
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationContent in many garden conditions, a native of woodland and rocky places. Nectar and pollen is enjoyed by bumble bees and butterflies
PruningYou may wish to remove or cut back old plants to prevent self-seeding
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceSusceptible to powdery mildews