| Description | A spring blooming plant producing masses of tiny white flowers. Tends to be more perennial from the production of seeds as opposed to over wintering of the mother plant. |
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| Pronunciation | (my-oh-SO-tis)(sil-VAT-i-ka) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-7 |
| Sunlight | full in the early spring partial shade as the hot summer progresses |
| Moisture | prefers moist sites but is adaptable |
| Soil & Site | prefers moist sites but is adaptable |
| Flowers | white with yellow centers, 1/3" wide, 5 petals and occur in May, a biennial or short lived perennial |
| Maintenance | heavy self-seeder that can become aggressive in a moist site |
| Propagation | easy from seeds, division, cuttings |
| Native Site | Native to Europe and Asia and has naturalized in North America. |
| Misc Facts | Myosotis is from the Greek words mus-mouse and ous-ear. This refers to the shape of the leaves. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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