Common
name: "Woodland Forget Me Not"
Latin name: Myosotis sylvatica
Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to:
Growth habit: Mat forming
Max height: 4"
Spread: 4" - 6"
Flowers: Yes, June - July
Flower type: Saucer shaped
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 10+
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Woodland
Forget Me Not
Myosotis
sylvatica
Perennial
Cultivation:
Woodland Forget-Me-Knots are a short lived perennial that re-seeds
itself and reappears in the garden for years. It should really be
considers a biennial. This low growing
plant produces a shower of small bluish flowers in late spring or
early summer.
Plant Woodland Forget-Me-Nots in full sun to light partial shade, in moist well drained
soil. They tolerate poor soils well. Space new container grown plants
6" - 8" apart depending on how quickly you want the area
to fill in. Myosotis grows well in containers. It is great
for rock gardens and attracting
butterflies.
Propagation:
Woodland Forget-Me-Knots seed can be easily started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early
spring and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For
quicker growth purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden
Center. Divide
Woodland Forget-Me-Knot plants while dormant.
