Myosotis sylvatica 'Royal Blue'
Forget-Me-Not
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Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Royal Blue') - Description
Clusters of delicate, tiny, sky blue flowers with white or light yellow centers blanket this plant that has a more compact form than the species. Myosotis sylvatica 'Royal Blue' derives its name from the Greek words mus, mouse, and ous, ear, referring to the mouse ear-shaped leaves. 'Royal Blue' creates a beautiful display as a flower border or as a groundcover in your landscape.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Royal Blue') - Blooming
Flowers appear in the spring and are generally blue.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Royal Blue') - 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 'Royal Blue') - 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 'Royal Blue') - Pest
Slugs and snails. Other problems include powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, and gray mold.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Royal Blue') - 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 'Royal Blue') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Soil must be well-draining and kept moist. Species grow best in moderately fertile or poor soil.
