Myosotis S. ‘Sylva Rosylva’ 1Gal

Latin Name: Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva' (Sylva Series)

Common Name: Rosylva Forget-Me-Not

Zones: 3–8

Height & Spread: 6–8 inches tall, spreading 6–8 inches wide

Descriptive Features: A charming, low-mounding selection of woodland forget-me-not from the Sylva series, valued for offering a soft pink alternative to the classic sky-blue flowers most gardeners associate with the species. Forms a compact, bushy mound of small, oval, softly hairy, gray-green leaves. In spring and continuing into early summer, the plant is smothered in clusters of small, dainty pink flowers accented by a tiny yellow to gold eye, brightening the "May gap" between early spring bulbs and summer perennials. Excellent for massing beneath salmon- or pink-toned spring bulbs like tulips or daffodils, echoing and extending their color into late spring. Typically grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial, but self-seeds readily to persist and even naturalize in the garden for years once established. Attracts butterflies and other early-season pollinators. Rabbit-resistant, low-maintenance, and requires no deadheading. Thrives in average to moist, well-drained soil and adapts to full sun through full shade, benefiting from afternoon shade in hot summer climates. An excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, underplanting shrubs, containers, or naturalized cottage-style plantings.