How much sun does Giant-Forget-Me-Not need?

Giant-Forget-Me-Not grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Giant-Forget-Me-Not bloom?

Giant-Forget-Me-Not blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Giant-Forget-Me-Not native?

Giant-Forget-Me-Not (Andersonglossum virginianum) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 22 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Giant-Forget-Me-Not attract?

Giant-Forget-Me-Not draws bees and butterflies.

Is Giant-Forget-Me-Not HOA-friendly?

Giant-Forget-Me-Not takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Giant-Forget-Me-Not

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Andersonglossum virginianum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 22 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

South Central Plains

Wild comfrey is a native woodland perennial that produces clusters of small white or pale blue flowers from May through July. This medium-sized forb has broad, somewhat coarse leaves and prefers partial sun conditions with consistent moisture.

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.

Has a weedy, informal appearance
Large coarse leaves may look unkempt
Can appear scraggly after blooming

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the extended blooming period. The plant provides good habitat value for woodland pollinators.

Common questions

How much sun does Giant-Forget-Me-Not need?: Giant-Forget-Me-Not grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Giant-Forget-Me-Not bloom?: Giant-Forget-Me-Not blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Giant-Forget-Me-Not native?: Giant-Forget-Me-Not (Andersonglossum virginianum) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 22 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Giant-Forget-Me-Not attract?: Giant-Forget-Me-Not draws bees and butterflies.
Is Giant-Forget-Me-Not HOA-friendly?: Giant-Forget-Me-Not takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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