Myosotis sylvatica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Boraginaceae |
Genus: | Myosotis |
Species: | M. sylvatica |
Binomial name | |
Myosotis sylvatica Ehrh. |
Myosotis sylvatica (Wood Forget-me-not) is a herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Myosotis.
Myosotis sylvatica is a compact bushy plant with lance-shaped foliage and tiny delicate blue flowers in May and June. It grows in rich, moist soil in part shade to shade. It is appropriate for woodland gardens, groundcover, edging, or planting along streams and ponds. Hardy in Zones 4-8.