Forget-Me-Not
Myosotis sylvatica
Family: Boraginaceae
Forget-Me-Not grows in partial shade to full sun in cool climates and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Forget-Me-Not
Forget-Me-Not growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun in cool climates, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Forget-Me-Not as 8-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Usually flowers the following spring.
Plant Overview
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) is listed in the Boraginaceae family and categorized as a flower with a biennial or short-lived perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0269
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Biennial or short-lived perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Forget-Me-Not is listed for partial shade to full sun in cool climates conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun in cool climates
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 8-21 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. Maturity guidance: Usually flowers the following spring. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 8-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Usually flowers the following spring
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.