Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing
Position in border:
Front
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Endemic to the Chatham Islands east of New Zealand's South Island, Myosotidium hortensia is a striking evergreen perennial, grown for its luxuriant, deeply veined leaves and clusters of forget-me-not flowers that appear in late spring and early summer.

In the garden, Myosotidium hortensia looks great growing alongside other lovers of moist, shady conditions, like ferns and primulas.

In the wild it's found growing on rocky and sandy stretches of coastline, which tells you something about the growing conditions it enjoys. For best results, grow Myosotidium hortensia in a humus-rich, moist but free-draining soil in partial to full shade. It's half-hardy, so can take light frosts and is best grown in a mild location. An exposed, coastal position is suitable, as long as it's not subjected to excessively cold or drying winds. A regular seaweed mulch while in active growth will keep it happy.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyes

Myosotidium and wildlife

Myosotidium is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Myosotidium poisonous?

Myosotidium has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Myosotidium hortensia
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