Woodland Forget-Me-Not

(Myosotis sylvatica)

Woodland Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)

Kristian Peters

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Myosotis sylvatica, commonly known as Woodland Forget-Me-Not, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to damp habitats in deciduous woodlands, along stream banks, and in moist meadows across Europe and Asia. It typically grows to 12–30 cm (5–12 in) tall and 15 cm (6 in) wide. The plant features hairy leaves and produces a profusion of small, disc-shaped flowers that are intensely sky-blue with yellow centers, pink in bud, and bloom in spring. The flowers are quite showy and add a splash of color to woodland settings. Woodland Forget-Me-Not is valued for its ease of maintenance and ability to self-seed, ensuring a continual presence in the garden.

This species is often used in spring bedding schemes alongside other spring-flowering plants such as daffodils, tulips, wallflowers, and primulas. It is also suitable for naturalizing in informal areas of the garden or for underplanting with spring-flowering bulbs. The plant prefers moist but well-drained soils and can thrive in full sun to part shade. While it is short-lived, it compensates by self-seeding prolifically in favorable conditions. However, gardeners should be cautious as Myosotis sylvatica can become extremely invasive outside its native range, particularly in parts of the United States. It is advisable to check local regulations before planting to prevent ecological disturbances.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 0.5-1 feet
Width: 0.5-0.8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Blue, Pink, White
Flowering Season: Spring
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

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

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Damp habitats in deciduous woodlands, along stream banks, and in moist meadows across Europe and Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Garden Forget-Me-Not, Wood Forget-Me-Not, Skov-Forglemmigej, Wald-Vergißmeinnicht, Waldvergissmeinnicht, Puistolemmikki, Myosotis Des Bois, Myosotis Des Forêts, Myosotis Des Parterres, Myosotis Des Alpes

Scientific Names: , Myosotis sylvatica, Myosotis suaveolens, Myosotis sylvatica var. sylvatica, Myosotis silvatica subsp. eu-silvatica, Myosotis sylvatica var. montana, Myosotis sylvatica var. parviflora, Myosotis diplotricha, Myosotis eusilvatica, Myosotis arvensis var. sylvatica

GBIF Accepted Name: Myosotis sylvatica Ehrh. ex Hoffm.