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1. Can Forget-Me-Nots grow in shade?
2. Do Forget-Me-Nots come in different colors?
3. Can Forget-Me-Nots be purple?
4. Do Forget-Me-Nots come back every year?
5. Do Forget-Me-Nots self seed?
6. Do Forget-Me-Nots smell?
7. How long do Forget-Me-Nots bloom?
8. Why are they called Forget-Me-Nots?
9. Are Forget-Me-Nots poisonous?
10. How big do Forget-Me-Nots get?
11. What flower symbolizes hope?
12. What grows well with Forget-Me-Nots?
13. Do bees like Forget-Me-Nots?
14. Are Forget-Me-Nots toxic to dogs?
15. Do rabbits eat Forget-Me-Nots?
16. Do Forget-Me-Nots make good cut flowers?
17. How do you look after Forget-Me-Nots?
18. How do you care for Forget-Me-Nots indoors?

Can Forget-Me-Nots grow in shade?

Forget-me-nots are easy to grow as long as they have organically enriched soil, regular-to-ample water and partial shade. They prefer moist soil with good drainage in a sunny or shady spot. Forget-me-nots perform best in cool weather and in areas where summers are not excessively hot.

Do Forget-Me-Nots come in different colors?

Forget-me-nots are one of the few plants that can boast a true blue color. But the adorable and prolific blooms also come in light pink, purple, and even a clean white, and yellow centers brighten every shade.

Can Forget-Me-Nots be purple?

Forget-me-not flowers are beautiful because they have unique color combinations, which will depend on the type of flower you have. They are one of the few plants with bright blue petals, but you can also see light pink, cream, white, yellow, and purple petals.

Do Forget-Me-Nots come back every year?

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Forget-me-nots are perennials that regrow themselves year after year, which can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you don't have to plant them every year to keep your garden looking great. On the other, they can easily get out of control.

Do Forget-Me-Nots self seed?

Forget-me-not will self-seed easily. Either allow them to spread naturally or lift new seedlings and replant where you choose.

Do Forget-Me-Nots smell?

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Fun fact: Forget-me-nots are most fragrant during the evening; they give off very little scent during the day.

How long do Forget-Me-Nots bloom?

Forget-me-nots are hardy to minus 30 degrees F, and do not survive well in extreme heat. When planted correctly in their ideal habitat, the blue flowers will bloom continuously in the spring for two to three months, from April to June.

Why are they called Forget-Me-Nots?

The forget me not flower got its name after a Greek word Myositis which actually meant mouse's ear. Myositis is a scientific name but the common name is Forget me not flower. The name forget me not came from the German word vergissmichnicht which means forget me not.

Are Forget-Me-Nots poisonous?

Ornamental forget-me-nots (M. sylvatica) are indeed edible. ... However, another variety, called the Chinese forget-me-not (Cynoglossum amabile) and the broadleaf forget-me-not (Myosotis latifolia) are considered mildly toxic to grazing animals eating these types of forget-me-nots.

How big do Forget-Me-Nots get?

The true forget-me-not flower (Myosotis scorpioides) grows on tall, hairy stems which sometimes reach 2 feet in height. Charming, five-petaled, blue blooms with yellow centers explode from the stems from May through October.

What flower symbolizes hope?

Iris. The iris (Iris xiphium) symbolizes hope, cherished friendship and valor and is the inspiration for the fleur-de-lis.

What grows well with Forget-Me-Nots?

For your shady areas, you can combine forget-me-nots with ferns, hostas, or the various foliage colors of heuchera. Rock cress. Another pretty and prolific bloomer, rock cress creeps and drapes over ledges, but also spreads out to form a low mat of color in late spring and summer.

Do bees like Forget-Me-Nots?

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These little flowers are huge favourites with bees thanks to the attractively-coloured petals and easy-to-access nectar. Most species of bees will appreciate the inclusion of Forget-Me-Nots in the garden – a plant easily grown in most gardens.

Are Forget-Me-Nots toxic to dogs?

More precisely, as stated by the University of California, forget-me-not (Myosotis Sylvatica specie) is classified safe for pets. As also stated by other sources, such as forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica), is safe for birds, cats, dogs, horses, livestock, and people.

Do rabbits eat Forget-Me-Nots?

There are countless inter-related variables affecting what deer will eat in any given year.
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Do Forget-Me-Nots make good cut flowers?

They are very similar in appearance to the old fashioned Forget Me Not's you'll find growing in woodland spots of the garden but this particular type makes a far better cut flower crop for a number of reasons.

How do you look after Forget-Me-Nots?

Forget-me-nots do well in shade, but full sun is fine. Water your potted forget-me-nots often enough that the soil stays moist but not soggy, slightly less during the winter. Pinch off dead flowers after they are spent to encourage new blooms.

How do you care for Forget-Me-Nots indoors?

Water the forget-me-nots' soil deeply when its top 3 inches feels dry to your touch, watering until the water drips through the bottom of the pots. Don't allow the plants to stand in water. Reduce watering to about once or twice each month in winter, while the plants are dormant. Resume normal watering in spring.