Forget-Me-Not Groundcover Seed

Forget Me Not - Myosotis Sylvatica

Approximate seeds per pound: 816,466
Seeding Rate: Plant forget me not wild flower seed at 1/8 lb per 1,000 square feet or 6 pounds per acre
Height: Under 1 ft.
Flower Color: Soft blue with yellow centers
Plant Type: Perennial. Returns each spring from same roots, forming expanding clump. Blooms second spring from seed.
Flower Type: Clusters of tiny simple flowers
Bloom Time: Early season
Is this wildflower invasive? No
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? No
Is this wildflower medicinal? No
Regions: All regions of North America.
Zones: 3 - 9
Soil preference: Actually a waterside plant, so moisture is all-important. Rich soils.
Sun/Shade: Full sun or almost full shade.
Moisture Requirements: A waterside plant, so appreciates plenty of moisture.
Germination: 10 - 20 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 68F - 72F
Sowing Depth: 1/16"

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."

Forget Me Not wild flower seed will grow in all regions of North America and is very easy to establish. Will grow in sun or shade and will start to bloom early. Keep in mind that this species actually grows in the wild in streambeds and wet woodlands. This means lots of moisture, and shade tolerance. These flowers love water and will grow well in almost any wet spot. Extremely easy to grow from seed in early spring or fall after frosts.

Forget me not like many gorund cover seeds is a ready self-seeder. To encourage reseeding, leave spent flowers on the plants well after they have faded. Just let the flowers drop their seed in late fall and it will produce new forget me nots the following spring. Forget-me-not does especially well under trees or large shrubs but also thrives in lightly shaded rock gardens and flower beds.