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Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis scorpioides, M. sylvatica, M. alpestris, M. oblongata, M. Compindi

Category: Flowers

Forget-me-not are tiny, sky blue, 5-lobed flowers with yellow or white eyes that bloom in clusters. They naturalize in woodland and aquatic areas, as well as in gardens. Fun Fact: The seedpods are called nutlets.

How to Grow Forget-Me-Not

Quick Info

Spacing
2/Square
Depth
0.1 in
0.1 in
Sun
Part Sun to Full Sun
Water
1 in/week
Season
Warm
Frost
Not tolerant
Height
6-12 in
Germination
5-14 days
Germination Temp
60-70 °F
Sprout to Harvest
50-60 days
Soil pH
Acidic - Basic

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Varieties

True or Water Forget-Me-Not
True or Water Forget-Me-Not Myosotis scorpioides is another naturalized Forget-Me-Not that blooms mid-summer to fall. It loves water and is happiest next to streams and ponds (organic or man-made). Plant in a submerged container for garden ponds to prevent aggressive growth.
Woodland Forget-Me-Not
Woodland Forget-Me-Not This naturalized Forget-me-not (M. sylvatica) likes organic, loamy soil and blooms in April and May. It feeds small butterflies and dance flies. This species is parent to many new cultivars available by seed.

Diseases

Beneficial Critters

Growing from Seed

Keep soil evenly moist.

Planting Considerations

Forget-me-nots can be aggressive self-seeders and also colonize from creeping stems taking root and/or rhizomes. They are considered a noxious weed in some areas; check with your local Extension Office (or another reputable local organization) before planting.

Pruning

Deadhead to control self-seeding.

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