
Woodland forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica)
Woodland forget-me-not, also known as Forget-me-not
Woodland forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) is an easy-to-grow perennial. Famously known for its pretty blue flowers, this short-lived perennial is a great addition to flower beds, borders, and rock gardens. The specific epithet, sylvatica, means, "forest-loving."
Key Facts About Woodland forget-me-not
Attributes of Woodland forget-me-not
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
12 cm to 50 cm
Spread
15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
6 mm to 1 cm
Flower Color
Blue Pink White
Scientific Classification of Woodland forget-me-not
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Boraginales
Family
Borage
Genus
Forget-me-nots
Species
Woodland forget-me-not