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Spring Forget-me-not

Myosotis verna

Last reviewed: August 2026

Spring Forget-me-not (Myosotis verna)
Photo: Scott Loarie at iNaturalist / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Toxicity unknown

Spring Forget-me-not (Myosotis verna) 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"–12" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 38 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Spring forget-me-not is a delicate annual wildflower that produces clusters of tiny blue flowers from April through June. This compact native plant grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads 4-8 inches wide, preferring partial sun and moderate moisture. It completes its life cycle in one growing season, often self-seeding for the following year.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Spring 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.

  • Annual lifecycle creates bare spots by midsummer
  • Small size and wild appearance look weedy in formal settings
  • Unpredictable germination and establishment

Wildlife value

The small blue flowers attract native bees and beetles during the spring blooming period. As an early-season bloomer, it provides nectar when few other flowers are available.

Common questions

How much sun does Spring Forget-me-not need?
Spring Forget-me-not grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Spring Forget-me-not bloom?
Spring Forget-me-not blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Spring Forget-me-not native?
Spring Forget-me-not (Myosotis verna) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 38 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Spring Forget-me-not attract?
Spring Forget-me-not draws bees and beetles.
Is Spring Forget-me-not HOA-friendly?
Spring 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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