Forget-Me-Not Flower seeds
Enough cannot be said about these majestic beauties! The forget me not flower is drought tolerant, deer resistant, can survive overwatering with ease, thrives in poor soil, is easy to grow, attracts butterflies and other pollinators, attracts hummingbirds, is low maintenance, and is very very easy to grow.
The blooms of this variety are a rich indigo color, and the flowers themselves are compact but grow in generous amounts. These do well as edging along pathways or flower beds, but also very well in containers and window boxes.
This variety will bloom from spring up until the end of summer. It will reach roughly 14" in height. You will have some blooms the first year, but the second year will be more impressive as the plants will reach full maturity.
Seed count: 200
Botanic name:
Myosotis sylvatica
Plant spacing:
4-5 inches
Color:
Blue blooms
Sowing depth:
1/8 inch (top sow). Mix seeds with the top of the soil and keep wet. Do not allow the soil to dry out. Use a misting bottle to water1-2 times a day until the seeds have sprouted.
Sun requirements:
Full sun / part shade
Utilization:
These can be grown for ornamental purposes. The blooms can be used as a topical astringement.
Frost hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
1 year - some blooms will appear
2 years+ - plants will be loaded with blooms
Life cycle:
Biennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Bird's eye, Robin's eye, Mammy-flooer, Snake-grass, and Love-me-flower.
Vine Habit:
