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Forget-me-not Seeds

$3.25

Myosotis sylvatica

Sweet clusters of blue flowers will dot the corners of any cottage garden. Perennial, this demure gem displays clusters of five-petaled blooms upon stems that reach no higher than two feet tall. Often found growing near creeks and streams, forget-me-nots love moisture and are a great option for shady locations in the garden.  

Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct seed in full sun as soon as soil can be worked. Plants grow 10-18" high. Spring to Summer blooming. Full sun to partial shade. Perennial in zones 4-8.(1/2 Gram Packet)


  • Planting Information
  • Seed Saving Information
Average Seed / ozSeed / 100' RowAverage Yield / 100' RowDays to Harvest
44000n/an/a60-90
Planting SeasonIdeal Soil TempSunFrost Tolerance
After Last Frost65-80°FFull/PartFrost Sensitive
Sowing MethodSeed DepthDirect Seed Spacing

Min. Seeds 

Per Packet

Direct Seed1/16"2-4"450
Mature SpacingDays to SproutProduction CycleSeed Viability
4-6"5-10Perennial1 year

Bed Preparation

Forget-me-not is a perennial that tolerates a wide variety of soils. Choose a site with full sun to partial shade. Provide low to moderate moisture. Drought tolerant once established.

Planting

Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct seed outdoors as soon as soil can be worked. Seed germinates best when soil temps are between 65-80°F. Sow seeds 2-4" apart and 1/16" deep. Seeds will sprout in 5-10 days. Thin seedlings so that mature plants are 4-6" apart.

 

Seed Saving

Forget-me-not seed matures late summer-fall. Seed is ready to harvest when brown and dry. Store seeds in a cool, dry place. Seeds are viable for 1 year.