Myosotis sylvatica 'Blue Bird'
Forget-Me-Not
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Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Blue Bird') - Description
Dainty, bright blue flowers cover bushy plants in early summer from a spring sowing. Lovely in borders, containers or naturalized in woodlands. B In the extreme north (zones 3-5), provide a winter mulch.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Blue Bird') - Blooming
Flowers appear in the spring and are generally blue.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Blue Bird') - Growth
Forget-Me-Nots do well in cool moist climates, which makes these plants ideal for growing along riverbanks or by the edge of a pond. Grows well as a groundcover as long as it receives partial shade.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Blue Bird') - Planting
Sow seeds of perennials in spring in containers in a cold frame. Propagate frequently as they are short-lived. For biennial and annual species, sow seeds "in situ" in spring. Plant M. scorpioides in moist, wet soil.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Blue Bird') - Pest
Slugs and snails. Other problems include powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, and gray mold.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Blue Bird') - Interesting facts
Many of the legends surrounding this flower's common name inspired the romantic at heart to wear it either to remind them of an absent loved one or as a protection against being forgotten by the one absent.
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Blue Bird') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Soil must be well-draining and kept moist. Species grow best in moderately fertile or poor soil.
