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About Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel


About Wood Sorrel and Myosotis Sylvatica


What is

Life Span
Biennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants   
Perennial   

Origin
Europe   
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia   

Types
74   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
74   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Anthropogenic, Fields, meadows   
Shaded sites, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming   
Mat-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
20.30 cm   
99+
5.10 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Sky Blue   
White, Light Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Alternate   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Shade areas   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Water in the early morning hours   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails   
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects   
Insects   

Allergy
Not Available   
Asthma, Depression   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin, Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Economic Purpose, Tea-like beverage can be brewed   
Cleanser   

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border   
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
MYOSOTIS sylvatica 'Bluesylva'   
OXALIS acetosella   

Common Name
Woodland Forget-Me-Not   
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel   

In Hindi
Myosotis sylvatica   
Wood Sorrel   

In German
Wald-Vergissmeinnicht   
Sauerklee   

In French
ne m'oubliez-pas   
bois Sorrel   

In Spanish
Myosotis sylvatica   
alazán de madera   

In Greek
μυοσωτίς   
ξύλο Sorrel   

In Portuguese
Myosotis sylvatica   
Sorrel de madeira   

In Polish
Myosotis sylvatica   
Drewno szczaw   

In Latin
Myosotis sylvatica   
Rumex ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Boraginales   
Oxalidales   

Family
Boraginaceae   
Oxalidaceae   

Genus
Myosotis   
Oxalis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Boraginoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
503   
32
900   
21

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Properties of Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel

Wondering what are the properties of Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel. Myosotis Sylvatica doesn't have thorns and Wood Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Myosotis Sylvatica does not have fragrant flowers. Myosotis Sylvatica has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wood Sorrel 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 Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel

Season and care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Myosotis Sylvatica season is Spring and Summer and Wood Sorrel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Myosotis Sylvatica is Clay, Loam and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Myosotis Sylvatica is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.

Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel Physical Information

Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Myosotis Sylvatica height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel are as follows:

Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel

Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Myosotis Sylvatica pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Myosotis Sylvatica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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