Myosotis sylvatica

Wood Forget-me-not, Garden Forget-me-not

Message of the Flower

Lasting Remembrance

The Mother’s Comment

The remembrance of that which has helped the being to progress.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

It is by the constant remembrance that the being is prepared for the full opening. By the opening of the heart the Mother's presence begins to be felt and by the opening to her Power above the Force of the higher consciousness comes down into the body and works there to change the whole nature.

Sri Aurobindo, The Mother with Letters on The Mother: Opening and Presence

Colour

Sky blue, yellow

Family

Boraginaceae

Flower Size

Small, about 1 cm in diameter.

Flower Texture

Delicate and soft.

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Slightly hairy, soft.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant

Life Cycle

Biennial or perennial in some climates.

Blooming Period

Spring to early summer.

Climate

Temperate

Water Requirements

Moist but well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Prefers rich, moist soils.

Temperature Ranges

Hardy to zones 3-8.

Sun or Shade

Partial shade to full sun.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to slugs and powdery mildew.

Pollinators

Bees and other insects.

Habitat

Woodlands, meadows, and garden settings.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used in gardens for its colorful blooms and as a ground cover.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental and symbolic uses.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered.

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