Myosotis australis
Austral Forget-me-not
Spreading to erect densely hairy annual or perennial herb.
Additional information
- FamilyBoraginaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size10-40 cm high
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesDense basal rosette of stalked lance-shaped leaves, broader towards rounded tip, 3-10 cm x 5-16 mm; stem leaves becoming smaller, lance-shaped, stem-clasping.
- Flower colourWhite, yellow or blue
- Flowering timeSeptember to January
- FlowersTerminal sprays of small hairless, shortly-stalked, funnel-shaped flowers 2-4 mm long. Anthers either within floral tube or shortly exserted. Spreading hairs on stems, hooked hairs on calyx.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained soil in moist to dryish open forest. Full sun.
- Garden useA small plant for a herb garden or large mixed container.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusRestricted distribution within the Shire.
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Photographer/s: 1, 3, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Colleen Miller ©
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