Herbaceous perennialPerennialModerate

Chatham Island Forget-me-not

Myosotidium hortensia

Family: Boraginaceae

Chatham Island Forget-me-not grows in partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.

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Chatham Island Forget-me-not plant — **Plant**
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Credit: peganum from Small Dole, England · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0

Chatham Island Forget-me-not leaves — **Leaves**
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How to Grow Chatham Island Forget-me-not

Chatham Island Forget-me-not growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Chatham Island Forget-me-not as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.

Plant Overview

Chatham Island Forget-me-not (Myosotidium hortensia) is listed in the Boraginaceae family and categorized as a herbaceous 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-1759
Family: Boraginaceae
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Moderate

Growing Conditions

Chatham Island Forget-me-not is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-10.

Hardiness zones: 8-10
Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Water needs: Moderate to high

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 21-60 days
Seed depth: Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 2-4 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.