Tufted Forget-me-not
Myosotis laxa
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Tufted Forget-me-not (Myosotis laxa) 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
full sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CA, CO and 26 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies
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Tufted forget-me-not is a low-growing perennial with small blue flowers that bloom from late spring through mid-summer. This native wildflower forms compact clumps and thrives in full sun with moderate water needs. It provides delicate seasonal color while maintaining a relatively tidy appearance.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tufted 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 nature means gaps and inconsistent appearance
- Can appear weedy or unkempt to traditional landscaping expectations
- Self-seeding habit may look uncontrolled
Wildlife value
The small blue flowers attract native bees and beneficial flies during the extended blooming period from May through July.
Common questions
- How much sun does Tufted Forget-me-not need?
- Tufted Forget-me-not grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Tufted Forget-me-not bloom?
- Tufted Forget-me-not blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Tufted Forget-me-not native?
- Tufted Forget-me-not (Myosotis laxa) is native to AL, AR, CA, CO and 26 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Tufted Forget-me-not attract?
- Tufted Forget-me-not draws bees and flies.
- Is Tufted Forget-me-not HOA-friendly?
- Tufted 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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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