Biennial or perennial, herb, to 0.4 m high. Fl. blue, Sep to Dec. Loam over granite. Creekline.
Alternative Names. Garden Forget-me-not, Wood Forget-me-not.
General Biology. Growth form. Herb. Life form. Perennial. Reproduction. Seed. Dispersal. Animals (adhesion), soil, garden waste.
Notes. Naturalised in Australia, New Zealand, Macaronesia and southern Africa.
Additional information. Origin. Europe. History of use/introduction. Ornamental, seed contaminant. Similar exotic species. Myosotis discolor.
Suggested method of management and control. Try 0.5% glyphosate + Pulse®. Read the manufacturers' labels and material safety data sheets before using herbicides. For further information consult the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to determine the status of permits for your situation or state.
Calendar Type | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Comments |
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Active Growth | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||
Germination | U | U | |||||||||||
Flowering | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||||
Fruiting | U | U | |||||||||||
Optimum Treatment | U | U | U | U |
Legend: Y = Yes, regularly, O = Occasionally, U = Uncertain, referred by others but not confirmed.