Is Strict Forget-me-not safe for pets?

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

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

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

Can Strict Forget-me-not grow indoors?

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

Strict Forget-me-not (Myosotis Stricta) is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Myosotis stricta is a small flowering plant known for its tiny blue flowers, native to Eurasia and introduced in North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Strict Forget-me-not

Myosotis Stricta

Myosotis stricta is a small flowering plant known for its tiny blue flowers, native to Eurasia and introduced in North America.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Strict Forget-me-not

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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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