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Myosotis australis
Southern Forget-Me-Not
Boraginaceae
Height
30 cm
Flower colour
yellow
Flowering time
July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, gritty
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
short lived
Plant range
New Zealand, Tasmania
Myosotis is a genus in the family Boraginaceae. The number of species is a bit unclear, but there are at least 74 recognized species. Most are found in two distinct areas. Species in Eurasia have sky blue flowers and species in New-Zealand often white or yellow flowers. There are also a few species in N- and S-America. Most species prefer sun and well-drained soil.
Propagation:
Seed - sown in March.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Short lived. Self-seeds fairly reliably.
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