Tufted Forget-Me-Not

(Myosotis laxa)

Tufted Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis laxa)

Kristian Peters

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Myosotis laxa, commonly known as Tufted Forget-Me-Not, is a semi-evergreen perennial herb native to moist meadows, streambanks, and wet woodlands in the Subarctic and Temperate Northern Hemisphere. It typically grows to a height of 5-15 cm and spreads to form a mat-like ground cover. The plant features delicate, sky-blue flowers with yellow centers, each measuring about 5 mm across, blooming from late spring to early summer. The flowers are modest yet charming, contributing to the plant’s common name and its association with remembrance and love in folklore.

Tufted Forget-Me-Not is valued for its ability to thrive in damp, shaded environments where other plants may struggle. It is often used in garden borders, rock gardens, and around ponds or streams to create a naturalistic setting. This species prefers consistently moist soil and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade. While it is not typically prone to serious pests or diseases, it can suffer from root rot if the soil is too waterlogged. Gardeners should be aware that Myosotis laxa can self-seed prolifically under ideal conditions, which may lead to it spreading beyond its intended area.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 1-1.5 feet
Width: 2-3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Blue
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium, High
Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

native to moist meadows, streambanks, and wet woodlands in the Subarctic and Temperate Northern Hemisphere

Other Names

Common Names: Small Forget-Me-Not, Tufted Forget-Me-Not, Small-Flowered Forget-Me-Not, Rasen-Vergissmeinnicht, Rantalemmikki, Myosotis Laxiflore, Myosotis À Petite Fleur, Sumpforglemmegei, Zompvergeet-Mij-Nietje, Sumpminneblom, Sumpförgätmigej

Scientific Names: , Myosotis laxa, Myosotis laxa subsp. caespitosa, Myosotis caespitosa, Myosotis caespitosa var. neglecta, Myosotis scorpioides subsp. caespitosa, Myosotis scorpioides var. parviflora, Myosotis caespitosa f. chino, Myosotis cespitosa var. laxa, Myosotis palustris subsp. laxa

GBIF Accepted Name: Myosotis laxa Lehm.