True Forget-me-not (Myosotis Scorpioides) is a perennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires very high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

A perennial aquatic or semi-aquatic herbaceous plant with small blue flowers and yellow centers, commonly found along streams, ponds, and wet meadows.

True Forget-me-not

True Forget-me-not

Myosotis Scorpioides

A perennial aquatic or semi-aquatic herbaceous plant with small blue flowers and yellow centers, commonly found along streams, ponds, and wet meadows.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
very high
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for True Forget-me-not

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

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