Largeseed Forget-me-not
Myosotis macrosperma
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Largeseed Forget-me-not (Myosotis macrosperma) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
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
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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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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