Forget-Me-Not, Chinese (pack)

Chinese Forget-Me-Not Seeds (pack) grow a charming annual wildflower (Cynoglossum amabile) that blooms its first season with abundant sprays of clear blue flowers visible from a distance. Easy to grow under normal garden conditions, it re-seeds when seedpods fall on bare ground. This packet covers about 10 square feet when broadcast.

At a glance

• Variety: Chinese forget-me-not, Cynoglossum amabile (open-pollinated)
• Type: Annual wildflower
• Bloom: Heavy clear-blue blooms in summer, first season
• Sun: Partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/16 inch
• Germination: 7 to 30 days
• Height at maturity: 12 to 24 inches
• USDA zone: 3 to 10
• Coverage: About 10 sq ft (about 675 seeds)

Best for

• Small cottage and cut-flower beds
• Spots of true blue color
• Attracting beneficial insects
• Easy-care areas that re-seed on their own
• Borders and containers

How to grow

Broadcast seed in spring at 1/16 inch deep in any reasonable garden soil; this annual adapts to various soil types. Thin plants to 8 to 12 inches apart and give moderate water. It blooms the first season and re-seeds itself when seedpods drop on bare ground.

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