Myosotidium hortensia

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Chatham island forget-me-notPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Boraginaceae

Height: 60cmSpread: 80cm
Half hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

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.

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Myosotidium ‘hortensia’ and wildlife

Myosotidium ‘hortensia’ 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 ‘hortensia’ poisonous?

Myosotidium ‘hortensia’ 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