Woodland Forget-me-nots

Woodland forget-me-not
Myosotis sylvatica

Myosotis sylvatica

Herbaceous perennial

Introduction from Europe and Asia

Ground cover

Spreads by seeds

In our Canadian hardiness zone 4b garden with mountain and mixed forest ecosystem, the volunteers are welcome to fill bare spots

Blooms for a long period

They help maintain a balance between good and bad bugs

Souvenir from my late mother-in-law’s cottage garden

Identification confirmed with PictureThis app.

Further reading:

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By Joanne McKinnon

Indie author and publisher. Artist and gardener.