How to Grow and Care for Forget-me-nots

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."

Field forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) is an annual plant species that grows in open areas, fields, pastures and roadsides. Field forget-me-not is often considered a weed by farmers and gardeners. This species thrives in full sun and partial shade. This species spreads through small hairs that attach to animal fur and people's clothing. The hairs are then transported to different locations where they can potentially sprout.

True forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) is a perennial wildflower native to Europe and Asia. True forget-me-not grows substantially throughout North America, where it is sometimes considered an invasive species. True forget-me-not is also called scorpion grass, for the curvature of the plant's growth.

Alpine forget-me-not (*Myosotis alpestris*) are famously popular for flower arrangements and ground covers. These flowers are found in many places around the world: Europe, Western Asia, and North America. Despite the delicate appearance of its small blue flowers, this plant is a hardy, low-growing perennial.

Broadleaf Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis latifolia) is a perennial herb that will grow from 46 to 61 cm tall. It is commonly found growing along the Pacific coastline in California. It grows in damp disturbed locations. Produces flower clusters of delicate blue blossoms from winter to summer. Its seeds can live dormant in the ground for up to 30 years before germinating and starting new growth.