Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Europe
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Eye Problems, Opthalmic, Wounds
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as eyewash, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MYOSOTIS alpestris 'Bluesylva'
CARUM carvi
Common Name
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
In Hindi
Myosotis Alpestris
शाहजीरा
In German
Alpen-Vergissmeinnicht
Kümmel
In French
Myosotis alpestris
carvi
In Spanish
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
alcaravea
In Greek
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
κύμινο
In Portuguese
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
alcaravia
In Polish
Niezapominajka alpejska
kminek
In Latin
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
Caraway
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Apiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Myosotis Alpestris and Caraway
Season and care of Myosotis Alpestris and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Myosotis Alpestris and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Myosotis Alpestris season is Spring and Summer and Caraway season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Myosotis Alpestris is Loam and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Myosotis Alpestris is Acidic, Neutral and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Myosotis Alpestris and Caraway Physical Information
Myosotis Alpestris and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Myosotis Alpestris height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Myosotis Alpestris and Caraway are as follows:
Myosotis Alpestris flower color: Blue
Myosotis Alpestris leaf color: Green
Caraway flower color: White
- Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Myosotis Alpestris and Caraway
Care of Myosotis Alpestris and Caraway include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Myosotis Alpestris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Myosotis Alpestris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.