Forget-me-nots

Myosotis

Forget-me-nots are tiny blue flowers that bloom in spring. They have a sweet name because they remind us to remember special people in our lives.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Forget-me-nots has tiny, five-petaled flowers, most commonly a vibrant blue with a distinct yellow or white eye at the center. Its stems are slender, and the leaves are often a soft, fuzzy green. The blossoms grow in delicate clusters.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyBoraginaceaeGenusMyosotis

Forget-me-nots

Interesting facts

Each tiny forget-me-not flower can produce hundreds of new seeds!

Many species of these charming flowers are actually native to Alaska!

Some tough forget-me-not species can even bloom while still under snow!

Their name comes from a German legend of a knight who died picking them!

Special abilities

Forget-me-nots can change flower color from pink to blue, signaling to pollinators when nectar is ready.

Forget-me-nots' tiny seeds can cling to fur or clothes, hitchhiking to new places to grow.

Forget-me-nots quickly spread by self-seeding, creating carpets of blue flowers for many new plants.

Measurements & details

Height: 15-30 cm
Spread: 10-25 cm
Flower Size: 0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season: Spring and early summer
Is Edible: No
Toxicity: None
Lifecycle: Biennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Honey bees visit its small flowers for nectar.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Bumblebees help spread its pollen between blossoms.

eaten by

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Deer occasionally graze on its tender leaves.

eaten by

Garden snail

Helix aspersa

Garden snails sometimes munch on its leaves.

Traits

Flowering

These are the plants that produce beautiful blossoms, attracting pollinators and adding splashes of color to our world. Each flower is a tiny marvel!

Ornamental

These lovely plants are grown simply because they are so beautiful to look at, adding splashes of color and interesting shapes to any garden or landscape.

Spring Blooming

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with these cheerful plants that burst into beautiful flowers as spring awakens the world.

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!

Pollinator Magnet

Discover plants that are irresistible to our pollinator friends! These beauties are super attractive to bees, butterflies, and other helpful creatures, creating a buzzing hub of activity.

Wetland

These fascinating areas are covered by water for at least part of the year, creating a perfect home for unique plants and animals, like marshes and swamps.

Pollinator

Meet the busy helpers of the plant world! These creatures carry pollen from one flower to another, helping plants make seeds and grow fruits and vegetables.