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Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris Blue) - Your garden will never be the same! Start Forget-Me-Nots from flower seed to add a true blue to the early flower garden. This fairly low growing perennial is often used as a ground cover or edging plant. Forget Me Not prefers moist meadows and grassy slopes.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to summer
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
GROWTH RATE
Moderate
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 20 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
9 - 12 inches
Common Questions
Does forget-me-not bloom all summer?
No, these are short-term bloomers max out with a six-to-eight-week bloom season.
What are the best companion plants for forget-me-nots?
Other plants, such as columbine, bleeding hearts, hosta, rock cress or heuchera, are the best companions for forget-me-nots.
Does forget-me-not like sun or shade?
Forget-me-nots grow best in cooler regions in full sun or partial shade. If they are growing in warmer, sunnier regions, they should be planted in a shadier spot.
Should I remove spent blooms?
If you are concerned about managing the spread of flowers you will want to remove the seed heads or flowering stalks immediately as the flowers begin fade.
My plants are looking wilted, what is wrong?
Forget me not are water lovers, if leaves are wilting and dry, they most likely need more water. If leaves are wilting and limp they may be getting too much water.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris Blue) - Your garden will never be the same! Start Forget-Me-Nots from flower seed to add a true blue to the early flower garden. This fairly low growing perennial is often used as a ground cover or edging plant. Each spring the garden will have a few more charming blue blooms!
Features a dainty yet rugged plant with so much charm and appeal it was selected as the state flower of Alaska. Thrives in open, rocky places that resemble its native alpine habitat. In the wild, Alpine Forget-me-nots establish themselves most happily in sunny, open meadows. This plant readily reseeds itself so expect to see more plants with each passing season. Perfectly sized for rock gardens and border fronts. Makes a dependable mixed border plant. Looks great in woodland settings. Especially nice for mixing with spring bulbs.
Liberal self-sower
Deep blue petals contrast sharply with yellow, red or white interior of the flower. Blooms from late spring into summer. Forget-Me-Nots are liberal self-sowers.
Forget-Me-Not seed | blue
How to grow
How To Grow Forget-Me-Not From Seed: Directly sow Forget Me Not flower seeds in prepared soil in the garden in spring. Press the seeds into the soil and very lightly cover the flower seeds with fine soil. Keep the seeds moist until germination. When seedlings appear, thin to 9 - 12 inches apart.
Water Forget-Me-Not plants weekly, and apply an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer in the spring. In cold climates, mulching in the fall will help the plants survive the winter. In milder climates, Forget-Me-Not plants need no winter protection.
- Sowing Rate: 2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 pounds per acre
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 20 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: 1/16 inch
Flower Specifications
Forget Me Not prefers moist meadows and grassy slopes. Occurs in subalpine elevations up to tundra ecosystems.
- Height: 12 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 8
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
816,466
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
6 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 20 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
9 - 12 inches
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Sylvatica) - One of the all-time world favorites among wildflowers often used at funerals. Forget-me-nots received their name based on the romantic legend: a medieval knight, gathering blue flowers along a stream for his lady love, was suddenly swept away by flood waters. As he disappeared, he tossed the bouquet to his lady with the immortal words, "Forget me not." Myosotis Sylvatica seeds will grow in all regions of North America and is very easy to establish. Blue Forget Me Not flowers will grow in sun or shade and will start to bloom early.
Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Susceptible to mildew and rust. Uses: Bedding. Border fronts. Rock gardens. Wild gardens and woodland areas or around ponds where plants can be allowed to naturalize. Interplant with spring bulbs. This plant is listed as a noxious weed in one or more Midwestern states outside Missouri and should not be moved or grown under conditions that would involve danger of dissemination.
Common Questions
Does forget-me-not bloom all summer?
No, these are short-term bloomers max out with a six-to-eight-week bloom season.
What are the best companion plants for forget-me-nots?
Other woodland plants, such as columbine, bleeding hearts, or corydalis, are the best companions for forget-me-nots.
Does forget-me-not like sun or shade?
Forget-me-nots grow best in cooler regions in full sun or partial shade. If they are growing in warmer, sunnier regions, they should be planted in a shadier spot.
Should I remove spent blooms?
If you are concerned about managing the spread of flowers you will want to remove the seed heads or flowering stalks immediately as the flowers begin fade.
My plants are looking wilted, what is wrong?
Forget me not are water lovers, if leaves are wilting and dry, they most likely need more water. If leaves are wilting and limp they may be getting too much water.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to summer
BLOOM COLOR
Rose
GROWTH RATE
Moderate
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 20 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
9 - 12 inches
Forget Me Not (Myosotis Alpestris Rose) - Forget-me-nots combine well with spring bulbs, and this rose colored variety is no exception. Easily established from Forget-Me-Not flower seeds, these little perennial flowers bring a sweet charm to the spring garden.
Beautiful rose blooms
The compact size of Forget Me Not makes it perfect for edging or in front of bulbs. It has a profusion of rose colored blossoms!
Forget Me Not seed | rose
How to grow
How To Grow Forget Me Not From Seed: Directly sow Forget Me Not flower seeds in prepared soil in the garden in spring. Press the seeds into the soil and very lightly cover the flower seeds with fine soil. Keep the seeds moist until germination.
When seedlings appear, thin to 9 - 12 inches apart. Water Forget-Me-Not plants weekly, and apply an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer in the spring. In cold climates, mulching in the fall will help the plants survive the winter. In milder climates, Forget-Me-Not plants need no winter protection.
- Sowing Rate: 2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 pounds per acre
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 20 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: 1/16 inch
Flower Specifications
Forget-me-not plants dry completely in the heat of summer and their seeds fall to the ground. These Forget-me-not flower seeds germinate the following spring to create even more beautiful new Forget-me-not plants.
- Height: 12 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 8
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes