Woodland Forget-Me-Not
Myosotis sylvatica
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Kuril Is., Labrador, Madeira, Nepal, Netherlands, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sicilia, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Myosotis
- Species:
- Myosotis sylvatica
- USDA Symbol:
- MYSY
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, pink, white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers cool, shaded environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–28 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Often self-sows readily once established.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.