What hardiness zones is Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva' suitable for?

Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva' is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

What are the sun requirements for Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva'?

Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva' requires Part Shade.

How much water does Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva' need?

Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva' has Medium water needs.

Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva' (Rosylva Forget-Me-Not)

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Perennials

Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva'

Rosylva Forget-Me-Not

Boraginaceae

Garden selection; species native to Europe

At a Glance

TypeBiennial/short-lived perennial

HabitClumping

FoliageDeciduous

Height8-12 inches (20-30 cm)

Width8-12 inches (20-30 cm)

Maturity1 years

Growing Zones

USDA Hardiness Zones

3 - 8

Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

These zones indicate the coldest temperatures this plant can typically survive.

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Frost Tolerancehardy

Key Features

Attracts Pollinators Deer Resistant Container Friendly

Maintenancevery low

Overview

Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva' is the pink-flowered form of the woodland forget-me-not, growing 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) tall and wide. Soft rose-pink tiny flowers with yellow eyes in scorpioid cyme clusters bloom from April through June. The pink gives a warm alternative to the sky-blue of 'Bluesylva' — planting 'Rosylva' alongside 'Bluesylva' and 'Snowsylva' creates a three-color forget-me-not carpet (pink + blue + white). Same biennial to short-lived perennial lifecycle, same self-sowing habit, same cultural needs as 'Bluesylva'. The pink color is softer and warmer, creating a romantic, cottage-garden effect. Moist, partial shade. Deer avoid the hairy foliage.

Native Range

The species Myosotis sylvatica is native to Europe. 'Rosylva' is a garden selection for pink flowers.

Suggested Uses

Used alongside 'Bluesylva' and 'Snowsylva' for a tricolor spring carpet. The pink forget-me-not for warm-toned spring displays. Beneath tulips and daffodils. Cottage gardens.

How to Identify

Identified by soft rose-pink tiny flowers with yellow eyes in scorpioid (curled) cyme clusters. The pink color separates this from the blue 'Bluesylva' and white 'Snowsylva'. Same soft hairy 'mouse ear' leaves and self-sowing habit.