Alpine perennialPerennialModerate

Alpine Forget-me-not

Myosotis alpestris

Family: Boraginaceae

Alpine Forget-me-not grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist gritty soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Alpine Forget-me-not

Alpine Forget-me-not growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist gritty soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Alpine Forget-me-not as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.

Plant Overview

Alpine Forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris) is listed in the Boraginaceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID: PLT-1422
Family: Boraginaceae
Plant type: Alpine perennial
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Moderate

Growing Conditions

Alpine Forget-me-not is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist gritty soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.

Hardiness zones: 3-7
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist gritty soil
Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
Water needs: Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 14-30 days
Seed depth: Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 1-2 years

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.