Bur-forget-me-not
Lappula squarrosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CO
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Bur-forget-me-not is a small annual wildflower that produces tiny blue flowers from late spring through summer. The plant gets its name from the small, spiny burs that develop after flowering, which can stick to clothing and animal fur.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bur-forget-me-not takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Produces burr-like seeds that stick to clothing and pets
- Often considered a weedy species
- Irregular growth habit looks unkempt in formal settings
Wildlife value
This wildflower provides nectar for bees and beetles during its extended blooming period from May through August.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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