Perennials

Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva'

Bluesylva forget-me-not

Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva', Photo: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova / Wikimedia Commons. 0. Surrounding plants are not included.

Small blue flowers with yellow eyes cover a low mound in spring. A short-lived perennial or biennial that returns through seedlings. Leave a few plants to set seed; remove unwanted seedlings.

At a glance

Sun: Sun to shade; cooler sites preferred
Mature size: 6–8 in. tall × 6–8 in. wide
Water: Average to moist
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
Bloom: Blue; spring–early summer.

Sizes & prices

#1$18.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Water during dry spells.
Wet soil: Moist, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.
Clay soil: Suitable with appropriate drainage.
Deer & rabbits: Resistant, not browse-proof.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Growing & care

Airflow: Thin crowded seedlings to reduce fungal problems.
Maintenance: No routine pruning required.

Sources & photo credits

Perennials.com

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva', Photo: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova / Wikimedia Commons. Resized, uncropped; CC BY-SA 4.0. Surrounding plants are not included.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.