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The genus name Myosotismeans “mouse ear,” named after the rounded shape of these plants’ fuzzy leaves. There are about 100 species in the genus, and the majority of these are known commonly as forget-me-not or scorpion grass. Found typically in temperate regions, some species occur in alpine areas. Most species are native to western Eurasia and New...
Myositisplants are relatively easy to propagate, whether via seed or by division. Most garden forget-me-nots will be biennial, growing from seeds dispersed in late summer and fall, flowering and dispersing seed the following year, and dying afterwards. But because they self-seed readily, it’s easy to keep your flower patch going.
Forget-me-not isn’t a picky plant and it will thrive in Zones 3-8. It can tolerate drought but will go dormant in the hottest part of the summer once seed has been set. Plant in full sun or partial shade. In areas where the summer gets very hot, make sure the plant gets some shade during the day. Woodland forget-me-not does well in a variety of soi...
Plant in full sun but allow partial shade in hot areas.Provide moist, well draining soil.Fertilize with 5-10-10 (NPK) monthly.Though these plants require no pruning in the usual sense, a little annual garden maintenance is required if you want to curb their spread. To keep forget-me-nots from self-seeding in places where you might not want them to sprout next year, be sure to deadheadbefore the blooms go to seed. Volunteers may be transplanted to other places in the garde...
Imagine a border of blue encircling or underplanting a bed of tulips, roses, or shrubs, or an entire bed of forget-me-nots dazzling the bees, butterflies, and humans that visit. Forget-me-nots look fabulous and do well planted on slopes and banks as a ground cover, and they are just as happy in the garden as they are growing in a container on the p...
- Blue, pink, white/green
- Herbaceous flowering biennial
- Eurasia
- Medium
Jan 20, 2023 · Provide rich, consistently moist soil for the longest blooming period and the most flowers. Forget-me-not, as a biennial or short-lived, reseeding perennial, re-blooms annually with minimal care.
May 7, 2024 · Forget-me-nots are among the few plants that can boast a true blue color. The most commonly found forget-me-not is a sky-blue shade, but it also comes in pale purple, pink, and white. Forget-me-nots bloom in spring and summer in Zones 3-8 and work in informal garden borders and mixed containers.
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The true-blue forget-me-not plant displays clouds of tiny sky-blue flowers with yellow centers, perched on the tip of hairy stems which grow from 4 inches to a foot long. This perennial flower self-seeds and blooms for months. Here’s how to grow forget-me-not flowers in your garden!
Jan 5, 2024 · The forget-me-not, found growing in woodland settings, is a plant that is known to tolerate wet soil and grow in beautiful clusters. This versatile plant reseeds readily and has gorgeous spring flowers. Aside from its beauty, the plant, also known as mouse ears, was once prized for its medicinal properties.
Nov 27, 2023 · Forget-me-nots are a colorful and sweet addition to any garden or landscape, symbolizing love, devotion, and respect. The most common species, Myosotis sylvatica, is known for its sky-blue flowers, but the flowers can also be found in light purples, pinks, and whites.
