Eritrichium Species, Alpine Forget-Me-Not, Arctic Forget-Me-Not

Eritrichiumnanum

Genus
Eritrichium (er-ih-TRY-kee-um)
Species
nanum (NAN-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | August 2013 | neutral

Can be successfully grown in the garden with correct conditions of drainage provided in alpine beds.

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Spokane, WA (Zone 5b) | February 2006 | neutral

This is a very attractive plant. Much tidier than the traditional garden forget-me-nots. I haven't been able to find record of successful...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

A low, cushion-like plant with deep blue flowers just above the fuzzy, tufted leaves.

Found in open, rocky places high in ...Read More

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