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Myosotis sylvatica

Readily self-seeds; good woodland accent

Type: Biennial / Short-Lived Perennial
Light Req.: Part Sun / Shade
Height × Width: 6–12 in × 8–12 in
USDA Zone: 3–8

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Type

Biennial / Short-Lived Perennial

Light Req.

Part Sun / Shade

Water Req.

Moderate

Soil Req.

Loamy / Moist

More growing details

USDA Zone

3–8

Height × Width

6–12 in × 8–12 in

Bloom Time & Color

Spring / Sky Blue

Native Status

Non-Native (Europe)

Pollinator Interest

Bees Butterflies

Wildlife Value

Pollinator

Maintenance Level

Low

Drought Tolerance

Moderate

Notes

Readily self-seeds; good woodland accent

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