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If you’re looking for a compact shade plant, this is it! These eye-catching, petite, star-shaped flowers are perfect for the front of the garden, or as a companion to spring bulbs. A herald of spring, the forget-me-not is symbolic of friendship and remembrance. Deer resistant.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Myosotis sylvatica |
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Life Cycle | Biennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F |
Sun Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous, Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |