The two main types are Myosotis scorpioides or true forget-me-not, which is a perennial; and Myosotis sylvatica or woodland forget-me-not, which is a short-lived perennial but often used as an annual/biennial.

Forget-me-nots are small, clustering flowers in the Boraginaceae family. Forget-me-nots are most often sky blue with yellow centers, though many varieties have pink or white flowers. Most varieties of forget-me-nots are perennials, returning and spreading each year through both seeds and stolons.

Germination usually occurs after about 10 to 14 days. After that, it takes about a year for forget-me-nots to grow to maturity and be able to flower. Thin out the seedlings when they develop their first set of true leaves.

The perennial forget-me-not flower spreads easily, freely self-seeding for more of the wildflower to grow and bloom in shady spots where the tiny seeds may fall. Forget-me-not flower care is minimal, as with most native wildflowers. Forget-me-not plants grow best in a damp, shady area, but can adapt to full sun.. . . . .364011235548!]0000000000000009783314145087!]