Forget me not - Myosotis
Forget-me-not (Myosotis) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. The name comes from the Ancient Greek μυοσωτίς “mouse’s ear”, which the foliage is thought to resemble. They are small plants with clusters of flowers in blue, pink or white. It has been recorded as a useful plant in traditional medicine, as well as a dye being made from the flowers. The leaves are also eaten as a type of “spinach” by the Sesotho people.
A very easy plant to grow even tough they are sensitive to humidity. Plant in Spring or Autumn in full sun or semi-shade and water it regularly, especially in the winter rainfall regions. In hot regions grow it in semi-shade. This unforgettable flower don’t have much scent during the day, but they are very fragrant in the evening to attract the night time pollinators needed to spread pollen from one flower to another.
When to plant
Autumn
Where to plant
Semi-shade (damp position)
Germination time
7 - 14 days
When can I harvest
1 year
Plant Specs
Biannual plant 30 cm, high about a 30cm spread