Field Forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) is a charming, small-flowered annual to biennial wildflower that adds delicate beauty and ecological value to natural landscapes, rewilding schemes, and conservation projects. Native to the UK, it features soft blue flowers with yellow centres and a light, airy habit that works beautifully in low-input planting schemes and open grasslands.
Highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees and hoverflies, this species thrives in disturbed or light soils and is commonly used in both farmland stewardship and native habitat creation. With its ability to self-seed and naturalise, Field Forget-me-not provides long-term visual interest and wildlife support with minimal intervention.
Features & Benefits
Soft blue blooms with high wildlife appeal
Valuable nectar source for early-season pollinators
Self-seeding, naturalising species
Ideal for wildflower margins, buffer strips, meadows
Performs well in a variety of well-drained soil types
Latin Name:
Myosotis arvensis
Flowering Time:
April – October
Flowering Height:
10 – 40 cm
Life Cycle:
Annual / Biennial
Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
1kg per acre (2.47kg per hectare)
Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)
How to Sow & Preparation
Choose a sunny or lightly shaded site with low to medium fertility.
Prepare a clean, fine, weed-free seedbed.
Broadcast seed evenly and press lightly into the soil—do not cover too deeply.
Firm the surface and water in dry conditions to aid germination.
Allow to self-seed to build a naturalised wildflower community over time.
About John Chambers Wildflower Seeds
John Chambers Wildflower Seeds has over 35 years of experience in supplying native British wildflower seeds for use in landscaping, restoration, and biodiversity enhancement projects. Known for quality, provenance, and performance, John Chambers offers fully tested seed with strong germination and purity, trusted by local authorities, landscapers, and contractors nationwide.

Attribute Detail
Latin Name Myosotis arvensis
Flowering Time April – October
Flowering Height 10 – 40 cm
Life Cycle Annual / Biennial
Sowing Rate 1kg per acre (2.47kg per hectare)
Sowing Period Spring or Autumn
Preferred Conditions Sunny to lightly shaded, well-drained soils
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Minimum Order Quantity 100g
Suitable For Wildflower meadows, rewilding, roadsides, field margins, public greenspaces