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Largeseed Forget-me-not

Myosotis macrosperma

Last reviewed: July 2026

Largeseed Forget-me-not (Myosotis macrosperma)
Photo: Mason Brock (Masebrock) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

6"–18" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AL, AR, DE, FL and 17 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas PlainsEdwards PlateauTexas Blackland PrairiesEast Central Texas PlainsWestern Gulf Coastal PlainSouth Central Plains

Largeseed forget-me-not is a charming annual wildflower that produces clusters of small blue flowers from May through July. This compact native grows 6-18 inches tall with a tidy, low-growing habit that works well in garden borders and naturalized areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Largeseed Forget-me-not takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Annual nature means plants die back completely each year
  • Can appear weedy or unkempt compared to typical landscaping
  • May self-seed unpredictably in following years

Wildlife value

The small blue flowers attract native bees and beetles during the late spring and summer blooming period. As an annual, it provides seasonal nectar resources for pollinators.

Common questions

How much sun does Largeseed Forget-me-not need?
Largeseed Forget-me-not grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Largeseed Forget-me-not bloom?
Largeseed Forget-me-not blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Largeseed Forget-me-not native?
Largeseed Forget-me-not (Myosotis macrosperma) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 17 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Largeseed Forget-me-not attract?
Largeseed Forget-me-not draws bees and beetles.
Is Largeseed Forget-me-not HOA-friendly?
Largeseed 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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