Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
74
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Fields, meadows
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Sky Blue
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Economic Purpose, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MYOSOTIS sylvatica 'Bluesylva'
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Woodland Forget-Me-Not
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
In Hindi
Myosotis sylvatica
Lisianthus
In German
Wald-Vergissmeinnicht
Lisianthus
In French
ne m'oubliez-pas
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Myosotis sylvatica
Lisianthus
In Greek
μυοσωτίς
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Myosotis sylvatica
Lisianthus
In Polish
Myosotis sylvatica
Eustoma
In Latin
Myosotis sylvatica
Lisianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Chironieae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Florida Blue
Season and care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Florida Blue is important to know. While considering everything about Myosotis Sylvatica and Florida Blue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Myosotis Sylvatica season is Spring and Summer and Florida Blue season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Myosotis Sylvatica is Clay, Loam and for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Myosotis Sylvatica is Acidic, Neutral and for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Myosotis Sylvatica and Florida Blue Physical Information
Myosotis Sylvatica and Florida Blue physical information is very important for comparison. Myosotis Sylvatica height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Florida Blue height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Myosotis Sylvatica and Florida Blue are as follows:
Myosotis Sylvatica flower color: Yellow, Blue and Sky Blue
Myosotis Sylvatica leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Florida Blue
Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Florida Blue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Myosotis Sylvatica pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Myosotis Sylvatica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Florida Blue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.