for get me not flower??

Question

i really want to know how to plant that flower, when, where, and more details will be better...thanks

Answer 1

The the first interesting fact to know is.. Its the alaska state flower...

Heres some more history that make this flower a special flower:
In the genus family of the Forget-Me-nots, there are over 50 species. By historical account, we believe the Forget-Me-Not, which grows in abundance along river banks and stream beds, was often picked by Knights and given to their lovers. The flower would be worn by the lover as a sing of faithfulness and enduring love with assurance the Knight would not be forgotten. It is a flower connected with romance and tragic fate of the knighting profession of the 15th century. In a wedding display, Forget-Me-Nots offer a great accent to daffodils and tulips.

About the gardening side of this flower:
Considered a wild flower, loved by butterflies, the Forget-Me-Not is generally 1cm in diameter with a flowering 5-petal bloom. The seed is most receptive to growth in Zone 3, pefers partial to full shade and is generally planted in the spring after the last episode of frost. Because the plant is shade receptive, it is a beautiful addition to the landscaping below a tree or among bushes. The seeds of the Forget-Me-Not are very sticky and should be planted in a fertile compost mix where moisture is abundant. If seeds are planted in early Spring they will grow into a dome shaped plant and bloom the following spring. Blooms are evident from May through July at which point seeds can be gathered, collected, washed and stored for sowing the following year. Because they grow most profusely in shaded areas, Forget-Me-Nots should be planted 4-5” apart, in a general purpose fertilizer, covered in 1/8” of soil and mulched in the winter. As a biennial, the following spring, your garden will have a beautiful array of flowers in a large pool or mass.

Heres some more helpful information to know:
While bees, moths and butterflies favor the Forget-Me-Not, it is a resilient flowering plant with rare episodes of insect infestation and disease. Considered a mytosis, the Forget-Me-Not’s biggest disadvantage is the requirement of moist soil and it’s tendancy toward profuse flowering. In some cases, it has been noted that the Forget -Me-Not grows in over abundance and may be difficult to control.

Heres some more information that I didn't know where to put:
As the Alaska State Flower, Forget-Me-Nots are commonly found, in the wild, along stream edges. As a romantic gesture to a lover, the Forget-Me-Not offers an unspoken message of undying affection and loyalty. A garden full of Forget-Me-Nots will provide many years of beauty and create a sense of romance within your landscape setting. Weddings, baby showers and graduation flower arrangements will commonly display Forget-Me-Nots as a symbol of passion.

Hopefully this information can help you out some.

Answer 2

A good perennial replacement for the biennial Forget-Me-Not is the False Forget-Me-Not, Brunnera macrophylla (formerly myosotidiflora.) It is a deeper electric blue that the real Forget-Me-Not, has deep green furrowed heart-shaped leaves, and returns reliably each spring in much of the USA. To me it seems more "substantial" and heat-tolerant than the Myosotis. The leaves are pretty even when not in bloom. Buy the plants in one gallon pots at any good perennial nursery. There are variegated-leaved versions available too.

Answer 3

You should be able to pick up Forget-me-not seeds at any seed store or nursery.
Also , you can also buy seedlings already started at nurseries.
From my experience they will grow in almost any conditions except desert and in most types of soil.
Once established, they are just like a weed and will take right over by self-seeding.
They are a pretty little flower that will take a lot of abuse but sometimes they are a real 'pain in the patoot'
Good Luck !

Answer 4

I have had some luck growing it from seed. If your soil is too clay-ey or sandy, put some compost in it. Forget-me-nots don't mind a little shade, but will grow in the sun. Good luck!

Answer 5

I don't know where you are, but you can find seed. Or for a faster result, nurseries sell them in four inch pots. I prefer blue but there are pink and white ones. Myosotis is the latin name.