Mountain Forget-me-Not
NameMountain Forget-me-Not
Species NameMyosotis alpestris
Common NameMountain Forget-me-not
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeSimple, spatulate, hairy
Height (cm)7
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright blue flowers with yellow eyes, hairy stems and leaves, compact growth habit typical of alpine flora.
Description
This specimen is a small herbaceous plant, commonly known as Mountain Forget-me-not, not a bonsai. It features vibrant blue flowers with yellow centers, growing in clusters atop slender, hairy stems. Its basal leaves are spatulate and slightly hairy, indicative of its natural alpine habitat.
