How to Propagate and Grow
Myosotis
Genus: Myosotis
Family: Boraginaceae
Species: M. scorpioides
Common Names: Forget me not, water forget me not, true forget me not.
Classification: Perennial.
Height: 30cm (12inches).
Flowering: From late spring through to early summer.
Usage: This garden plant prefers moist conditions, so it is ideal for moist borders and beds.
Myosotis are ideal at the waters edge of wildlife ponds.
Myosotis do well and look splendid in bog gardens. Grow myosotis in shallow patio tubs and pots. Partially block drainage holes to retain moisture.
Site: Myosotis prefer full sun, they thrive in it! Myosotis will also do well in partial shade.
Soil: Any wet or boggy soil.
Propagation Methods: By seed in spring.
Do not cover seeds with compost.
Cover seeds with a light covering of vermiculite.
Keep in light for germination.
Best germination temperature: 70 deg F.
Time from sowing to germination: 3 - 28 days.
How to sow seeds (opens in new window)
By division in spring.
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