Forget Me Not (Myosotis sylvatica - common variety) - 800 Seeds
~ ~ ~ WE OFFER BOTH PKT. & BULK SIZES ~ ~ ~ Forget Me Not Botanical Name: Myosotis sylvatica Common Name: Forget Me Not Type: Perennial. Color: Soft blue with yellow centers Height: Under 12". Bloom Time: Early season - Spring Flower: Clusters of tiny simple flowers Sun/Shade: Full sun or near full shade. Soil Preferences: Rich moist soils. Moisture Requirements: Plenty of moisture. Where To Grow It: All regions of North America. Zones: 3-9 Forget-me-nots. Its common name was calqued from the French, "ne m'oubliez pas" and first used in English in c.1532. Similar names and variations are found in many languages. Forget-me-nots may be annual or perennial plants. Their root systems are generally diffuse. Their seeds are found in small, tulip-shaped pods along the stem to the flower. The pods attach to clothing when brushed against and eventually fall off, leaving the small seed within the pod to germinate elsewhere. Seeds can be collected by putting a piece of paper under the stems and shaking them. The seed pods and some seeds will fall out. They are widely distributed. Most Myosotis species are indigenous to New Zealand, though one or two European species, especially the Wood Forget-me-not, Myosotis sylvatica have been introduced into most of the temperate regions of Europe, Asiaand America. Myosotis scorpioides is also known as scorpion grass due to the spiraling curve of its inflorescence. Myosotis alpestris is the state flower of Alaska. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored