Myosotis sylvatica

Forget-Me-Not

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Common Name:

Forget-Me-Not

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

5

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

25 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) - Description

Dainty light blue flowers for early spring.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) - Blooming

Flowers appear in the spring and are generally blue.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) - Growth

Forget-Me-Nots do well in cool moist climates, which makes these plants ideal for growing along riverbanks or by the edge of a pond. Grows well as a groundcover as long as it receives partial shade.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) - Planting

Sow seeds of perennials in spring in containers in a cold frame. Propagate frequently as they are short-lived. For biennial and annual species, sow seeds "in situ" in spring. Plant M. scorpioides in moist, wet soil.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) - Pest

Slugs and snails. Other problems include powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, and gray mold.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) - Interesting facts

Many of the legends surrounding this flower's common name inspired the romantic at heart to wear it either to remind them of an absent loved one or as a protection against being forgotten by the one absent.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica) - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water. Soil must be well-draining and kept moist. Species grow best in moderately fertile or poor soil.