Forget-me-not Seeds
$3.25
Myosotis sylvatica
A quintessential cottage garden flower! These cute blue and yellow flowers have clusters of five-petaled blooms on 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. They make a great cut flower and forget-me-nots preserve their color when pressed in a flower press.
Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Forget-me-nots need full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, they need at least one inch of water per week. Pinch fading blooms to encourage growth and reblooms. Perennial in zones four through eight.
- Planting Information
- How to Grow
- 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 |
How to plant Forget-Me-Not seeds?
If direct sowing forget-me-not seeds outside, water your space well then lightly sow seeds into the surface. Cover very lightly with potting mix or compost and press lightly to ensure seed-to-soil contact. Keep the area moist until seeds germinate, which will happen in a few days if the soil is warm enough.
To start indoors, sow forget-me-not seeds in high quality, seed starting material. Scatter seeds evenly on the moist soil surface, then cover lightly with soil. Keep soil moist (but not wet) and warm (60°F and 65°F) in bright, indirect light near a window or under a grow lamp. Once the weather is consistently above 65°F during the day and all danger of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings outside.
When to plant Forget-Me-Nots?
Plant forget-me-nots outside after the daytime temperatures are above 65°F and after all danger of frost has passed. If planting indoors, start seeds 6-8 weeks before your last frost.
Where to plant Forget-Me-Nots?
Forget-me-nots prefer moist soil in full sun to part shade. However, if planting them in full sun, they prefer afternoon shade in hot areas and do not like to dry out.
How often to water Forget-Me-Nots?
When establishing seeds, keep soil evenly moist until the plants are about 6 inches high. After establishing, they need about one inch of water per week.
Are Forget-Me-Nots perennial?
Forget-me-nots are perennial in zones four through eight. They are a short lived perennial, and the seeds can also be replanted in summer as a biennial. Forget-me-not loves to self seed as well, and if left to go to seed, will spread and cover an area. If you are looking to prevent this, cut flower stems right after blooming to keep it from going to seed.
How to harvest Forget-Me-Not seeds?
Forget-Me-Nots bloom April through May. After blooming, let them go to seed on the plant. The seed pods will dry out and turn brown. When this happens, collect them in a bag. Gently run your fingers over the pods to break them apart and release the seeds, or shake the bag vigorously to do this. To easily separate the seeds from the chaff (excess plant matter), put all material in a bowl and blow gently on it while shaking the bowl, or do this in front of a fan. Dry process.