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Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) make excellent indoor container plants, requiring little care to maintain their gray-green foliage and clusters of tiny, light-blue flowers that appear throughout spring and early summer. The plants perform best in moist but well-drained soil.
- How long does it take for Forget-Me-Nots to bloom indoors?
- What do Forget-Me-Nots look like when growing?
- Should I cut Forget-Me-Nots back?
- Are Forget-Me-Nots poisonous to humans?
- Do Forget-Me-Nots grow back every year?
- How fast do Forget-Me-Nots spread?
- Can Forget-Me-Nots be grown in pots?
- What do Forget-Me-Nots symbolize?
- Are Forget-Me-Nots invasive?
- Do bees like Forget-Me-Nots?
- Do Forget-Me-Nots grow in shade?
How long does it take for Forget-Me-Nots to bloom indoors?
Seeds will germinate in 8 to 14 days if kept moderately moist. Thin to 10 inches (25 cm.) apart to allow room for adult plants. Plant indoor sown forget-me-not outdoors after acclimating plants to outside conditions over the course of a few days.
What do Forget-Me-Nots look like when growing?
The true forget-me-not flower (Myosotis scorpioides) grows on tall, hairy stems which sometimes reach 2 feet (0.5 m.) in height. Charming, five-petaled, blue blooms with yellow centers explode from the stems from May through October. Flower petals are sometimes pink.
Should I cut Forget-Me-Nots back?
Trimming them back after flowering encourages fresh growth and new flowers. Cut back dead bulb foliage if not done already. It is important to wait until the foliage dies down naturally, as cutting back too early can lead to blindness next year.
Are Forget-Me-Nots poisonous to humans?
Forget-me-not
The flowers are the edible part of this plant. You can eat them as a trail snack, toss them in a salad or use them to decorate desserts and garnish your meals.
Do Forget-Me-Nots grow back every year?
Myosotis sylvatica A pretty, variable, late spring to early summer flowering forget-me-not perennial, often grown as a biennial, with grey-green leaves and loose clusters of abundant bright pale-blue, fragrant flowers with a yellow eye emerging from deep-pink buds. Good for pollinators.
How fast do Forget-Me-Nots spread?
Spread: 1/2' to 3/4' Bloom Time: April to May. Bloom Description: Blue with yellow or white eyes. Sun: Full sun to part shade.
Can Forget-Me-Nots be grown in pots?
Place indoor forget-me-nots in containers filled with fresh potting mix. Be sure the pot has a hole in the bottom, as the plants will rot without adequate drainage. One plant per container is best for growing forget-me-nots inside, as the plants need plenty of air circulation.
What do Forget-Me-Nots symbolize?
Historically, these flowers symbolize remembrance (not much of a surprise there)―not only associated with love, but for those we've lost. Forget-me-nots also symbolize protection and luck, and it's believed that they have the power to protect humans against witches.
Are Forget-Me-Nots invasive?
The simple answer to this question is yes. Forget-me-not is native to Africa and was introduced to American gardens for its beauty and simplicity. ... In severe cases, invasive plants can out-compete naturally native growth and disrupt a healthy biodiversity. Forget-me-not is on the invasive plant list in several states.
Do bees like Forget-Me-Nots?
Forget-Me-Not
These little flowers are huge favourites with bees thanks to the attractively-coloured petals and easy-to-access nectar. Most species of bees will appreciate the inclusion of Forget-Me-Nots in the garden – a plant easily grown in most gardens.
Do Forget-Me-Nots grow in shade?
Forget-Me-Nots grow best in moist, but well-drained soil – they typically prefer the shade but will grow well in sunnier, partially-shaded spots too!
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