Myosotis Seed ( Forget-me-not )

Grow myosotis (forget-me-nots) for their classic true-blue spring blooms, easy care, and self-seeding habit that creates charming drifts year after year. They are excellent for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, versatile in various garden settings, and have edible petals. Their sentimental symbolism as a flower of remembrance also adds meaningful value to the garden.
Their signature blue color is a rare and cherished hue in the garden, providing a cool and calming aesthetic. Varieties also come in pink and white. These plants are among the first to flower in spring, offering a welcome burst of color after winter and blooming alongside early bulbs. Forget-me-nots are low-maintenance and adaptable, making them a great choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.
They readily self-seed, creating naturalized patches and drifts of color year after year without much effort from the gardener. Their flowers are a good source of nectar and pollen, making them excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your garden. Forget-me-nots can be used as borders, groundcover, in woodland gardens, under shrubs, in rock gardens, or in containers.
The delicate petals are edible and can be sprinkled on desserts and drinks, adding a decorative touch and a unique flavor. The common name "forget-me-not" reflects its deep sentimental value and association with love, remembrance, and enduring friendship.

TPF255 Forget-Me-Not ( Myosotis Sylvatica )

One of the all-time world favorites among wildflowers often used at funerals. Forget-me-nots received their name based on the romantic legend: a medieval knight, gathering blue flowers along a stream for his lady love, was suddenly swept away by flood waters. As he disappeared, he tossed the bouquet to his lady with the immortal words, "Forget me not."
Myosotis Sylvatica seeds will grow in all regions of North America and is very easy to establish. Blue Forget Me Not flowers will grow in sun or shade and will start to bloom early. In nature, this species grows wild in stream-beds and wet woodlands. So, in your garden, it prefers lots of moisture, and has good shade tolerance. Forget-me-not is low-growing and makes a nice ground cover plant as well as edging for the front of the border or even in containers. A compact plant only growing 6 to 10 inches tall.
How to grow Forget Me Not seeds: Myosotis Sylvatica seeds can be started either indoors or directly outside in a prepared seedbed. Indoors, in the late winter, sow Forget Me Not seeds in starter flats, and press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. For directly sowing outdoors, prepare a seedbed by loosening the top several inches of soil and weeding. The Forget-Me-Not seeds can be sown when frosts are still possible. Thin the seedlings to 9 - 12 inches apart. Forget-me-not plants are liberal self-sowers. To encourage reseeding, leave spent flowers on the plant well until after they have faded. The Forget Me Not flower seeds will drop and produce more ground cover plants the next spring.

TGL070 Chinese Forget-me-nots ( Cynoglossum Amabile )

Forget-me-not flower seeds produce delicate blue blossoms that stand 12-18 inches tall, symbolizing everlasting love and remembrance. Resistant to deer and rabbits, they form thick mats of foliage, making them a low-maintenance choice for any garden.
Chinese forget-me-nots are easy-to-grow annuals known for their bright blue, star-shaped flowers that resemble true forget-me-nots but bloom on taller stems and last longer. They are excellent for cut flower gardens and are best planted in the spring after the last frost or in the fall for warmer climates (USDA Zones 7-10), thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. While they can self-seed, they are not considered invasive and are valued for their long blooming season and association with love and loyalty.
Ever a favorite, these dainty blue flowers will charm any heart. This annual Asian variety has slightly larger flowers and rougher foliage than true Forget Me Not, but grows faster, and produces blooms sooner. This Asian wildflower has slightly larger flowers and rougher foliage than its more well-known European counterpart. The genus name "Cynoglossum," meaning "hound's tongue," is derived from the resemblance of the coarse leaves to a dog's tongue. Cynoglossum amabile won the prestigious All-American Selections Award in 1939, and Chinese Forget-Me-Not seeds have been a garden favorite ever since.

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