Largeseed Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis macrosperma

Native to:
Canada, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Boraginaceae
Genus:
Myosotis
Species:
Myosotis macrosperma
USDA Symbol:
MYMA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
50 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade,Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pale blue

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, small pollinators

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure and cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: Claude AI