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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

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.

Spring Forget-me-not

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Myosotis verna

Last reviewed: July 2026

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

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

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.

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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
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 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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