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Native Plant Alternatives to Myosotis sylvatica (Wood Forget-Me-Not)

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Myosotis sylvatica, commonly known as the Wood Forget-me-not or Forest Forget-me-not, is a flowering plant species in the family Boraginaceae. This species is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is typically found in shaded or partially shaded habitats, such as woodland areas, and in moist soil conditions. Myosotis sylvatica is often used in wildflower gardens, woodland gardens, or as ground cover due to its low-growing habit and attractive, carpet-like appearance when in bloom. It is also valued for its ability to attract bees and other pollinators.

However, gardeners outside its native range should be aware of its potential to naturalize and spread aggressively in certain conditions. It’s known for forming dense stands that outcompete and displace native plants, particularly in moist and shady areas. Its prolific seeding and ability to tolerate a wide range of soil types make it a tough competitor against native species.

Wood Forget-Me-Not is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States.

According to the U.S Forest Service, Invasive species have contributed to the decline of 42% of U.S. endangered and threatened species and 18% of U.S. endangered or threatened species. Invasive species compete directly with native species for moisture, sunlight, nutrients, and space. They displace and alter native plant communities, degrade wildlife habitat and water quality, and potentially lead to increased soil erosion.

The federal government has estimated that nearly 25 percent of the 20,000 plant species native to North America are at risk of extinction, many of these through habitat loss. You can help reverse this trend by planting great native plants in your garden.

A plant is considered native if it occurs naturally in a particular region or ecosystem without human introduction. There are many benefits to growing native plants. First, these plants are better adapted to soils, moisture, and weather than exotic plants that evolved in other parts of the world. They need less fertilizers and pesticides or use less water. Second, they are unlikely to escape and become invasive, destroying natural habitats. Third, they support wildlife, providing shelter and food for native birds and insects, while exotic plants do not.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Genus Myosotis
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid)
Native Plants United States

U.S. Native Plant Alternatives to Myosotis sylvatica (Wood Forget-Me-Not)

Claytonia virginica, Virginia Springbeauty, Springbeauty, Virginia Spring Beauty, Spring Beauty, Good Morning Spring, Grass Flower, Wild Potato, Purple flowers, Spring flowers, Shade perennials
Cornus canadensis, Bunchberry, Bunchberry Dogwood, Canadian Bunchberry, Creeping Dogwood, Crackerberry, Dwarf Cornel, Pudding Berries, Pudding Berry,
Alchemilla Mollis, Lady's mantle, AGM perennial, deer tolerant plants, rabbits tolerant plants, award winning perennial
Erigeron glaucus, Seaside Fleabane, Seaside Daisy, Beach Aster, Pink flowers, Pink Groundcovers, Mediterranean Plants
Verbena canadensis, Rose Vervain, Sweet William, Rose Mock Vervain, Glandularia drummondii, Glandularia lambertii, Glandularia canadensis, purple verbena, Drought tolerant plants, Heat Tolerant plants
Iris brevicaulis, Zigzag Iris, Iris brevipes, Iris foliosa, Iris foliosa, Lavender Flowers, Bicolor Iris, Bicolor Flowers, Groundcover Iris
Iris cristata, Dwarf Crested Iris, Lady's Calamus, Lavender Flowers, Bicolor Iris, Bicolor Flowers, Groundcover Iris
Iris verna, Dwarf Violet Iris, Vernal Iris, Dwarf Iris, North American Dwarf Iris, Spring-Flowering Iris, Early spring Iris,Purple flowers, Purple iris,Blue flowers, Blue iris
Limonium carolinianum, Carolina Sealavender, Sea Lavender, Limonium angustatum, Purple Flowers, Drought tolerant flowers,
Maianthemum canadense, Canada Mayflower, False Lily of the Valley, Ruby Bead, Two-Leaved Solomon's Seal, Maianthemum canadense var. interius, Maianthemum canadense var. pubescens, Unifolium canadense
Maianthemum dilatatum, False Lily Of The Valley, May Lily, Canada Mayflower, Maianthemum bifolium ssp. kamtschaticum, Maianthemum bifolium var. kamtschaticum, Maianthemum kamtschaticum
Mimulus primuloides, Primrose Monkey Flower, Yellow Creeping Monkeyflower, Creeping Yellow Monkeyflower, Yellow flowers, California natives,
Polemonium boreale, Northern Jacob's Ladder, Arctic Jacob's Ladder, Blue Flowers
Viola Sororia, Common Blue Violet, Missouri Violet, Hooded Blue Violet, Florida Violet, Meadow Violet, Shade plants, shade perennial, violet flowers, plants for shade
Zephyranthes atamasca, Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily, Amaryllis atamasca, Atamosco atamasca, Zephyranthes atamasca var. atamasca, White flowers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Genus Myosotis
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid)
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