Species forget-me-not
Violet flowers with yellow-white center, orange anthers, lavender-green buds and green petiole.

forget-me-not

Myosotis scorpioides 'Semperflorens'

Forget-me-nots (Myosotis scorpioides 'Semperflorens') are an organized looking perennial plant that has bright open flowers with five blue petals and yellow centers. The bell-shaped flowers on medium-green foliage bloom continuously from spring throughout the growing season. This eye-catching beauty enjoys full to partial sun, moist, and well-drained soil and can grow up to a height of 8-12 inches. Forget-me-nots' ability to spread rapidly makes for gorgeous mass plantings or to be used as an edging plant in borders and near patios. They are excellent for both borders and container gardening, and can be cut to display indoors.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Root Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Light sky blue with yellow center Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

watering

Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides 'Semperflorens') prefers moist, well-draining soil, and should be watered regularly. During the growing season, water the plant approximately once a week to keep the soil evenly moist, and make sure to water it more often during hot weather. Be careful not to overwater the plant. In the winter, reduce the watering frequency to about once a month. Allow the top inch or 2 of soil to dry out between waterings.

sunlight

Forget-me-nots require full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours per day, especially when grown in containers. During the warmer months, they should receive morning sunlight and late afternoon shade. During the cooler months, they should receive full sun all day long. It is vital to site your forget-me-nots in the right location. Too much or too little sunlight will cause them to become leggy and weaken their blooming performance.

pruning

The forget-me-not plant (Myosotis scorpioides 'Semperflorens') should be pruned in late spring, after the flowers have faded and the blooming period is over. This will help ensure that the plant has the strength and energy to regrow and produce more flowers. Pruning can be done using a pair of clean, sharp pruners. Cut off any dead or wilted flowers and spindly stems. Remove any stems or branches that are growing inwards or crowding the center of the plant, as this can reduce airflow and inhibit flowering. Prune back the straggly stems at the base and sides to create a bushier, more attractive plant. As a general rule, try to limit the pruning to no more than a third of the plant at any 1 time. This will help prevent any unnecessary stress to your forget-me-nots.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Forget-me-nots typically start flowering in April or May.

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