This short-lived perennial has upright slender stems that form a tufted rounded habit. It has grey green lanced-shaped leaves and the blue to white saucer-shape flowers have a yellow centre and appear in a cluster above the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Myosotis sylvatica is naturally found in Europe growing in well drained fertile organic rich moist soils in a protected semi shaded to sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Forget-Me-Not is a dainty colourful perennial that is grown for its flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along front borders or mass planted for bedding displays. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes or window boxes and hanging baskets. It is used in rockeries or as a ground cover in cooler climates and is fast growing, establishing in 1 to 2 years but has a short lived. ID 768

Myosotis(mee-os-Ô-tis) sylvatica(sil-VĂ-ti-ka)

Boraginaceae(BOR-ah-jin-AY-see-ee)