True Forget-Me-Not
Myosotis palustris
Family: Boraginaceae
True Forget-Me-Not grows in partial sun and prefers wet rich soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow True Forget-Me-Not
True Forget-Me-Not growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial sun, soil conditions listed as Wet rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for True Forget-Me-Not as 14-28 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 80-120 days.
Plant Overview
True Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis palustris) is listed in the Boraginaceae family and categorized as a flower with a 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-4059
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
True Forget-Me-Not is listed for partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Partial sun
- Soil
- Wet rich soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-28 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 80-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-28 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 80-120 days
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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.