Garden forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica)

Garden forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant has several common names including: garden forget-me-not or wood forget-me-not.

This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: garden forget-me-not, wood forget-me-not
Scientific name: Myosotis sylvatica
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Garden forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Garden forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) – Kev22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons