Is Changing Forget-me-not safe for pets?

Yes, Changing Forget-me-not (Myosotis Discolor) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Changing Forget-me-not easy to care for?

Changing Forget-me-not has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Changing Forget-me-not grow indoors?

Changing Forget-me-not is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Changing Forget-me-not (Myosotis Discolor) is a annual, perennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Myosotis discolor is a species of forget-me-not known for its flowers that change color from yellow to blue as they age.

Last updated: February 2026

Changing Forget-me-not

Myosotis Discolor

Myosotis discolor is a species of forget-me-not known for its flowers that change color from yellow to blue as they age.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual, perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Changing Forget-me-not

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae

Genus:Myosotis