Mar 25, 2025 · Woodland forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) are different from Chinese forget-me-nots (Cynoglossum amabile). The word "myosotis" in the species name comes from Greek words meaning "mouse ear." The plant's foliage has …

Myosotis sylvatica, the wood forget-me-not or woodland forget-me-not, [1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, native to Europe. This spring-flowering plant and its cultivars, typically with blue flowers, are the familiar forget-me-nots of gardens. Description

Myosotis sylvatica, commonly called forget-me-not, is a hairy, tufted, spring-flowering plant that typically grows to 5-12” tall. Small, 5-lobed, blue flowers (3/8” diameter) with yellow or white eyes bloom in dense cymes in spring (April-May), with some sporadic and intermittent additional bloom to mid-summer.

Myosotis sylvatica. Common Name(s): Forget-me-not; Woodland Forget-Me-Not; Phonetic Spelling my-oh-SOH-tiss sil-VAT-ih-kah Description. The Woodland Forget-Me-Not is a spring flowering, herbaceous perennial, often grown as an annual, in the Boraginaceae (Borage) family. It typically grows to a foot high with small blue flowers with yellow or ...

Apr 25, 2021 · Myosotis sylvatica, also called woodland forget-me-not, is a biennial native to Europe and parts of South Asia including Bhutan, India and Nepal. It grows in woodlands, forests, and rocky places. This species is the most widely cultivated variety and it is the main focus of this guide, but some other species have similar growing requirements.

Myosotis sylvatica (Wood Forget-Me-Not) is a short-lived perennial with lovely bright blue, sometimes pink or white, tiny and airy, stellar flowers with charming white or yellow eyes. Blooming in dense cymes between mid-spring and mid-summer, the nectar and pollen are enjoyed by butterflies and bumblebees. The flowers rise atop a low mound of ...

Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva' features masses of bright violet blue flowers with yellow eyes blooming above low, mounding gray-green foliage. Biennial or hardy perennial that readily reseeds. Fine in shaded flower beds, as a carpet under bulbs such as tulips or daffodils, or in containers. Forget-me-not flowers are best planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Myosotis sylvatica. Common names: Forget-me-not. Introduction 🌱. The Myosotis sylvatica, commonly known as the "Forget-me-not," is a delightful, short-lived perennial that often graces gardens with its charming presence. It's well-loved for its delicate, star-like flowers that create a captivating display of color in early spring.

Myosotis sylvatica. RHS Plants for Pollinators plants. This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects. It is included in an evolving list of plants carefully researched and chosen by RHS experts. Divided into 3 groups these lists, linked below, are maintained by a team of RHS staff and are ...

The best distinction between the two is the abundance of spreading hairs throughout M. sylvatica, including the calyx, where M. scorpiodes has mostly appressed hairs throughout, including the calyx. Two other Myosotis species with a spreading-hairy calyx are the native Spring Forget-me-not ( Myosotis verna ) and the non-native Field Forget-me ...