Common Names Forget-me-not, woodland forget-me-not, ornamental forget-me-not Botanical Name Myosotis sylvatica Family Name Boraginaceae Plant Type Biennial Mature Size 1 ft. tall and wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time Spring, summer Flower Color Purple Hardiness Zones 3-8 (USDA)