We've got the blues

Right now, much of one of our flower beds is stuffed full of Field Forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis). It's a wild plant, an annual or (more typically) biennial that thrives in a variety of habitats, including fields, meadows, rocky outcrops, yards and gardens. As you can probably see from the pictures, it's hairy on the leaves, stems and flower buds. The flowers themselves are small, but profuse and the smaller pollinators love them — which is why we've allowed the plants a toehold in the garden, even though they try very hard to take over. Once they've finished flowering, we'll thin them out a bit to allow the next wave of plants to emerge. In the meantime, we'll enjoy the show!