| COMMON NAME | Forget Me Not |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Myosotis alpestris |
| LIFECYCLE | Perennial |
| PLANTING SEASON | Spring |
| LIGHT REQUIREMENTS | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| ZONES | 3-10 |
| BLOOM COLOR | Blue |
| BLOOM PERIOD | Spring |
| PLANT HEIGHT | 10-18 inches |
| COVERAGE | One Packet 40 Sq. Ft. |
| FEATURES | Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow |
HOW TO PLANT FORGET ME NOT SEEDS
When To Plant
Forget Me Nots do best if planted directly outdoors in the Summer.
Where To Plant
Forget Me Nots only need soil that is ordinary and moist, but well drained. They also do well in full sun or partial shade.
How To Plant
The seeds should not be planted deeply; they just need to be compressed into the soil, as they need light to germinate.
If planting in rows, then plant the seeds 6” to 8” apart.
How To Care For Forget Me Nots
These varieties of Forget Me Not seeds generally germinate in about 7 days. You can thin the seedlings to 6” to 8” apart after they emerge.
Forget Me Nots should be watered regularly, but they can tolerate dry conditions. It is not necessary to fertilize Forget Me Nots.
It generally takes about 60 to 90 days for Forget Me Nots to bloom after the seed is planted.
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