Forget-me-not
Myosotis sylvatica
Forget-me-not is an annual for edging, groundcover, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay, loam or acid soil, flowering Apr, May, Jun.
| Type | Annual |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 30 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 3a-8b, RHS H6 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 30 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 30 cm of room to spread, roughly 3 to the metre when planted in a drift. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 8b and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, clay soil, acid soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Forget-me-not's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Common Honeysucklefor height behind it
- Foxglovefor height behind it
- Snowdropto flower when it does not
- Wild Daffodilto flower when it does not
- Granny's Bonnetas a partner at the same level
- Hawthornfor height behind it
Garden styles
Cottage garden Native Woodland
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: