Forget Me Not (Water)

Reference:
Myosotis palustris scorpioides

Water Forget Me Not. The true Forget Me Not. Prefers boggy wet areas. A low-growing, spreading plant presenting small bright blue dainty flowers with yellow centers. Happily thrives along stream banks and ponds. Self-seeding perennial that also spreads by rhizomes without being invasive.

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Description

Forget Me Not (Myosotis palustris scorpioides)

  • A small, delicate flower with five blue petals
  • Yellow center and white-fringed petals
  • Long, slender stem
  • Grows in clusters
Why should I plant Forget Me Not (Myosotis palustris scorpioides)?
  • Easy to grow and care for
  • Bright blue dainty flowers
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Popular choice for flower arrangements
  • Symbol of true love and remembrance
Some interesting facts about Forget Me Not (Myosotis palustris scorpioides):
  • Native of Europe and Asia
  • Introduced to North America in the early 1800s
  • Member of the borage family
  • Symbol of true love and remembrance
  • State flower of Alaska
How do I germinate Forget Me Not (Myosotis palustris scorpioides) seeds?
  1. Keep the seeds constantly damp (not drowning) in temperatures around 68°F.
  2. Do not cover the seeds but tamp firmly onto the top of the soil.
  3. Prefers a cooler location after germination.
  4. The seeds will germinate in 7-10 days.
Additional tips:
  • Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them to individual pots or to the garden.
  • Space the plants 12 inches apart.
  • Water the plants regularly, especially during hot weather.
  • Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Deadhead the plants to encourage new blooms.
Conclusion

Forget Me Nots are beautiful and easy-to-care-for flowers that make a great addition to any garden. They are also a popular choice for flower arrangements.

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Product Details
Myosotis palustris scorpioides

Data sheet

Water Needs:
Moderate, Moderate/High, High
Light:
Full Sun, Full Sun / Partial Shade, Partial Shade
Zones:
Annual grow in all zones, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Growth Cycle:
Perennial
Soil Type:
Sandy Soil, Peaty Soil, Loamy Soil, Silty Soil, Clay Soil
Edible:
No
Color:
Blue, Yellow
Height:
c: 4 to 8 Inches, b: 3 to 6 Inches
Growing Instructions:
Keep seed constantly damp (not drowning) in temperatures around 68°F. Do not cover the seeds but tamp firmly onto the top of the soil. Prefers a cooler location after germination.
Warnings:
None
Special Features:
Ornamental, Butterfiles and Pollinators
Growth Rate:
Fast, Moderate/Fast
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen

Specific References

UPC
810071360480
MPN
FGMNWMPS20X
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Every seed I planted germinated, no problem at all. Now about at the stage where I have to pluck most of them to thin ...

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