Giant-Forget-Me-Not
Cynoglossum virginianum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
8"–24" H × 8"–16" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
MI
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Wild comfrey is a native woodland perennial with soft, hairy leaves and small white to pale blue flowers that bloom in spring. This shade-loving plant forms modest clumps and naturally goes dormant in summer heat, making it well-suited for naturalized areas under trees.
In an HOA neighborhood
Giant-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.
- Goes completely dormant by midsummer leaving bare spots
- Hairy leaves and informal growth habit appear weedy
- Short bloom period followed by long dormancy
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract native bees, beetles, and flies during an important early-season nectar period. The plant also serves as a host for some butterfly caterpillars.
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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