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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

Bellamy Blue
Bellamy Blue Charming azure blooms. Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner for earliest blue Myosotis. Sapphire blooms brighten borders and patios.
Bellamy Pink
Bellamy Pink Pretty-in-pink allure, cheerful demeanor, and easy-to-care-for nature. Compact plants that are simply stunning.
Bellamy White
Bellamy White A rare snow-white Forget-Me-Not beauty with ivory-white flowers that shimmer like fresh sleet, adding frosty elegance.
Blue Bird
Blue Bird Highly prolific forget-me-not with deep true blue petals that gleam like a bluebird’s plumage. Simplest to cultivate.
Common
Common A low-maintenance dwarf plant known for its delicate, ethereal blue flowers, excellent for borders and rock gardens.
Spring and Summer
Spring and Summer This unique mix provides an extended period of charming blooms, transitioning from early spring perennials to summer-flowering annuals.
Sylva Rosylva
Sylva Rosylva Sylva Rosylva dazzles with bubblegum-pink blooms atop tidy mounds of silvery green foliage. A spring powerhouse!
True or Water
True or Water 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.
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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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