Description
Myosotis Alpestris (Forget Me Not Blue) – This is a fairly low growing perennial that is often used as a ground cover. Forget Me Not prefers moist meadows and grassy slopes. Occurs in subalpine elevations up to tundra ecosystems. Deep blue petals contrast sharply with yellow, red or white interior of the flower. Blooms from late spring into summer These small plants have long leaves and petite flowers borne on top of the stems. A must for the perennial flower grower! They are best planted with spring flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinths to easily transisition from spring to summer. Will grow in moist to wet soil but prefers well-drained soil with a neutral pH (7.0) Myosotis is also sensitive to humidity.
- These low growing forget me not flowers only reach 12 inches tall and grow as a perennial in USDA zones 3 – 8.
- Sowing Rate: 2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 pounds per acre.
