A fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub producing masses of clove-scented blossoms in spring that pollinators find irresistible. The flowers turn to golden-colored edible berries in summer—an important food source for birds.
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Myosotis palustris scorpioides
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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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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?
- Keep the seeds 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.
- 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.
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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