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 / oz | Seed / 100' Row | Average Yield / 100' Row | Days to Harvest |
| 44000 | n/a | n/a | 60-90 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 65-80°F | Full/Part | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Min. Seeds Per Packet |
| Direct Seed | 1/16" | 2-4" | 450 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 4-6" | 5-10 | Perennial | 1 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.