Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not
Myosotidium hortensia
Also known as
Giant Forget-Me-Not, Chatham Island lily
Mysotidium by Velela (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
65cm | Max | 65cm |
30cm | Min | 35cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not Overview
The sole species in the genus Myosotidium. It is endemic to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand where it is found near the coast. Also known as the giant forget-me-not, this species of herbaceous perennial has fleshy leaves and characteristically forget-me-not-like blue flowers, with white forms also popular in cultivation. They can be either grown under glass or outside if given gritty, well-drained soils in part-shade.
Common problems with Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not
How to propagate Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not
Division
You can propagate by division in the spring or from seed in summer or autumn.
Seed
Other uses of Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not
Suitable for coastal conditions.