woodland forget-me-not

The Woodland Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) is a beautiful and low-maintenance perennial that will reward you with a cheerful display of blooms every spring. They prefer a well-draining, moist soil in a shady location. It is best to water the Woodland Forget-Me-Not weekly, providing about 1 inch of water at each watering. If the soil is too dry, the plant may become stunted or even die. During times of high heat or dry weather, you may wish to water more often or even twice a week. You can tell if your Woodland Forget-Me-Nots need watering by poking your finger into the soil and checking for moisture. If the top 2 inches of soil feels dry, it is time to water.

Woodland forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) requires at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day. To flower, it should receive 3-9 hours of full sun. It does best in morning sun or bright, indirect light during the rest of the day. If planted in an area with full, direct sun all day, the plant should be placed in a spot that receives dappled or indirect light during the hottest part of the day.

Woodland forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) should be pruned in the late spring or early summer (around June). Pruning should be done for deadheading (i.e. shearing off spent blooms and thinning out overcrowded shoots) to maintain the plant shape and promote better flowering the following season. Prune lightly, removing only spent flowers, and no more than a quarter of the leafy shoots. Shoots can also be cut back to the ground annually to maintain a more compact shape, however this may reduce flowering the following year.