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Forget me not

Forget me not

A hairy perennial wildflower, that thrives in shaded areas. Forget me not produces lovely, bright blue (sometimes pink or white) flowers that bloom between April and June attracting both bees and butterflies.

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Forget me not Myosotis sylvatica

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  • Forget me not Myosotis sylvatica
    • General information
    • Identification
    • Value to wildlife
    • Uses for forget me not

Forget me not

Plant family: Boraginaceae
Aliases: Scorpion grass
Flowering period: April – June
Flower colour: Light blue
Preferred soil type: Moist
Habitat: Woodland, hedgerows, roadside verges
Status: Common

General information

A low-growing, native wildflower, that can be annual, biennial or perennial and a garden escape. Growing to a maximum height of 50cm, forget me not favours shaded or semi shaded conditions, such as damp grassland, woodland and hedgerows. There are many species of forget me not, often requiring close inspection for correct identification.

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