Water
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch.
Reduced watering is acceptable during winter dormancy.
Also known as Bluet · Forget-Me-Not · Garden Forget-Me-Not
Wood Forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) offers delicate blue flowers in spring and early summer, thriving in dappled shade and moist soil, perfect for woodland gardens an
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Thrives in dappled shade or morning sun.
Regularly
75% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil.
Loam, Sand, Clay
50% intensity
Cool
50% intensity
Prefers cooler temperatures, dislikes intense heat.
Light
25% intensity
Needs little feeding, a light feed in spring is ample.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Myosotis sylvatica is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch.
Reduced watering is acceptable during winter dormancy.
Deadheading spent flowers can encourage a second flush of blooms and prevent self-seeding if unwanted. In late autumn or early spring, trim back any overgrown or untidy foliage to maintain a neat appearance and promote healthy new growth.
Easily propagated from seed, sown either in autumn or early spring. They also readily self-seed in the garden. Division of established clumps in spring or autumn is another effective method to increase your stock.
Established plants in the garden rarely need repotting. If grown in containers, repot every 2-3 years in spring, using a well-draining potting mix.
This helps to refresh the soil and provide more space for root development.
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Where Wood Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Myosotis |
| Species | Myosotis sylvatica |
Similar in genus Myosotis
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