Family: Boraginaceae

Scientific Name: Myosotis sylvatica

Common Name: Forget-me-not, Woodland Forget-me-not

DescriptionA spring blooming plant producing masses of tiny blue flowers. Tends to be more perennial from the production of seeds as opposed to over wintering of the mother plant.
Pronunciation(my-oh-SO-tis)(sil-VAT-i-ka)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone4-7
Sunlightfull in the early spring partial shade as the hot summer progresses
Moistureprefers moist sites but is adaptable
Soil & Siteprefers moist sites but is adaptable
Flowerslight blue with yellow centers, 1/3" wide, 5 petals and occur in May, a biennial or short lived perennial
Dimensions12-16" tall
Maintenanceheavy self-seeder that can become aggressive in a moist site
Propagationeasy from seeds, division, cuttings
Native SiteNative to Europe and Asia and has naturalized in North America.
Misc FactsMyosotis is from the Greek words mus-mouse and ous-ear. This refers to the shape of the leaves.
Notes & Reference#40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills)
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