Chinese Forget-Me-Not
Cynoglossum amabile
Traditionally known for its blue flowers (white and pink varieties are available), Chinese Forget-me-not blooms on tall stems with showy sprays of small, funnel-shaped blooms. It is an excellent cut flower and looks best in a cottage or naturalized garden where it can self-seed freely. A cool weather pollinating plant, they will wane in summer heat. Chinese forget-me-not (Cynoglossum amabile) has a blue eye, compared to naturalized forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) which is lighter blue with a yellow eye. Chinese forget-me-not is toxic for people and livestock.
How to Grow Chinese Forget-Me-Not
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Growing from Seed
Cover seeds lightly with soil as darkness is needed for germination. Plant in potting medium that is moist but not wet.
Planting Considerations
In warm climates, sow where the plant will receive afternoon sun. Chinese forget-me-not will usually bloom the first season and reseed so abundantly some consider it a weed.
Harvesting
Pick when 1/2 of of the florets are open.
Pruning
Cut back spent stems to control re-seeding.
