Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
not available
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
None
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Eye Problems, Opthalmic, Wounds
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as eyewash, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
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
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
Myosotis alpestris
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
glória da neve
In Polish
Niezapominajka alpejska
chwała śniegu
In Latin
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
glory of the snow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Myosotis
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow
Wondering what are the properties of Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow? We provide you with everything About Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow. Myosotis Alpestris doesn't have thorns and Glory of the Snow doesn't have thorns. Also Myosotis Alpestris does not have fragrant flowers. Myosotis Alpestris has allergic reactions like Not Available and Glory of the Snow has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Myosotis Alpestris season is Spring and Summer and Glory of the Snow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Myosotis Alpestris is Loam and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Myosotis Alpestris is Acidic, Neutral and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Myosotis Alpestris height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Myosotis Alpestris flower color: Blue
Myosotis Alpestris leaf color: Green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow
Care of Myosotis Alpestris and Glory of the Snow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Myosotis Alpestris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
