Myosotis sylvatica
The Myosotis sylvatica, or Forget-me-not, brings enchanting sky-blue flowers with a yellow eye to your garden. This biennial or short-lived perennial readily self-sows, ensuring a continuous display of spring color, typically blooming from April to May. Its small, gray-green foliage complements spring bulbs beautifully. Ideal for edging or ground cover, this plant thrives in average garden soil and seldom requires fertilization. Easily managed seedlings ensure a charming, low-maintenance addition to any garden setting.
$16.00
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Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Botanical Name
Myosotis sylvatica
/ Myosotis sylvatica
Who it's for
- Striking Spring Color
- Excellent Naturalizer
- Shade Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Self-Seeder
- Short Bloom Period
- Biennial Life Cycle
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Myosotis sylvatica
Lifespan
Biennial or short-lived perennial
Mature Height
12 inches
Bloom Time
April to May
USDA Hardiness Zones
5 to 8
Planting Spacing
5 inches recommended
Container Size Shipped
1 pint
Warranty
1 year money-back guarantee
Features
- Clouds of long-lasting sky-blue flowers
- Self-sows for continuous spring color
- Excellent for edging and ground cover
- Complements spring bulbs
- Low fertilization needs
- Small, attractive gray-green foliage
- Easy to manage seedlings
- Blooms beautifully in spring
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Forget-Me-Nots for their exceptional health and vigor upon arrival, reflecting White Flower Farm's premium quality. Reviewers consistently note the robust packaging and the plants' quick establishment, creating a charming carpet of true blue flowers that perfectly accents early spring bulbs. The reliable, abundant blooming is a major highlight, transforming gardens into lovely havens. While many appreciate the vigorous self-seeding for naturalizing areas, the premium pricing is a recurring consideration for bulk purchases. A few experienced gardeners also suggest monitoring the self-seeding to prevent dominance in highly maintained beds. Overall, these are viewed as high-quality, dependable plants delivering enchanting spring beauty.
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