Every morning for the past month (and their still blooming strong) I have been greeted by a bench full of bright sky blue flowers with bright sunny yellow centers.  I love Forget-me-nots for their long lasting spring bloom and for all the little bouquets I have picked of them over the years.  There’s nothing better to fill a mayday basket or planter with.  Here’s some dirt on Forget-me-nots:

 

 

Myosotis sylvatica

Forget-Me-Not

Forget-Me-Nots are biennial flowers.  If you want to have Forget-Me-Nots coming up next year it is important that you allow the plants to reseed as the original plant will not come back until the third year.  Forget-Me-Nots aren’t picky about their soil but they do like a little bit of moisture.  They make themselves at home in rain gardens, along stream banks, perfect for a low spot in the garden where it stays moist longer after a rain, or near the end of the down spout.  They are deer and rabbit resistant and grow quickly.  Full sun to part shade.

 

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