Troubleshooting
Forget-me-not problems — and how to fix them
Forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Self-seeds everywhere
Pull plants after flowering before seeds drop.
Powdery mildew late in season
Pull plants and dispose; they have finished.
Disappears in summer
Biennial — sow new seed in summer for next spring.
Tiny seedlings overlooked
Mark patches if you transplant.
Pale washed-out flowers
Too much sun; prefers some shade.
Prevent forget-me-not problems before they start
Most forget-me-not issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Forget-me-not problems — FAQ
Why is my forget-me-not self-seeds everywhere?
Pull plants after flowering before seeds drop.
Why is my forget-me-not powdery mildew late in season?
Pull plants and dispose; they have finished.
Why is my forget-me-not disappears in summer?
Biennial — sow new seed in summer for next spring.
Why is my forget-me-not tiny seedlings overlooked?
Mark patches if you transplant.
Why is my forget-me-not pale washed-out flowers?
Too much sun; prefers some shade.