Bay Forget-me-not

Myosotis laxa, Boraginaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Round-fruited Hedge HyssopGratiola virginiana

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sessilefruit ArrowheadSagittaria rigida

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Earth LoosestrifeLysimachia terrestris

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Floating Sweet GrassGlyceria fluitans

Physical SupportWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Pink Water SpeedwellVeronica catenata

Both small wetland herbs compete for similar niches, with possible allelopathic interactions between families

Frogbit ButtercupRanunculus hydrocharoides

Buttercup species often contain allelopathic compounds that can inhibit growth of other small wetland herbs

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitatPollinator Support

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Eye WashRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Bay Forget-me-not grow in?

Bay Forget-me-not grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bay Forget-me-not?

Good companions for Bay Forget-me-not include Round-fruited Hedge Hyssop, Sessilefruit Arrowhead, Earth Loosestrife, Floating Sweet Grass.

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