Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Eye Problems, Opthalmic, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as eyewash, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MYOSOTIS alpestris 'Bluesylva'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Myosotis Alpestris
Chionodoxa
In German
Alpen-Vergissmeinnicht
Chionodoxa
In French
Myosotis alpestris
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Niezapominajka alpejska
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Boraginales
Liliales
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Myosotis
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Myosotis Alpestris and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Myosotis Alpestris and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Myosotis Alpestris and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Myosotis Alpestris season is Spring and Summer and Chionodoxa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Myosotis Alpestris is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Myosotis Alpestris is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Myosotis Alpestris and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Myosotis Alpestris and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Myosotis Alpestris height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Myosotis Alpestris and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Myosotis Alpestris flower color: Blue
Myosotis Alpestris leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Myosotis Alpestris and Chionodoxa
Care of Myosotis Alpestris and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Myosotis Alpestris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Myosotis Alpestris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.