Chinese Forget-me-not , They will drop their own flower seeds and be back the following spring.
1oz 6,800+ Seeds
Chinese Forget-me-not (cynoglossum amabile) has greyish-green, pointed leaves with rounded, bright blue flowers. This plant has larger and brighter blue flowers than the common forget-me-not that we are most familiar with. The large velcro-like seeds of this plant will stick to birds and other animals for dispersal. Plant height is 18-24″ seeds germinate best if they are evenly spread into loosened bare ground and kept moist.
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum Amabile) – Sow some Cynoglossum Amabile seeds and enjoy this cheery little wild flower in your garden. Chinese Forget Me Nots have indigo-blue flower clusters on top of very erect stems and offer a nice contrast with the dark green leaves. This annual wild flower seed will grow quickly and bloom heavily. Chinese Forget-Me-Not plants will grow in sun or light shade in all regions of North America.
Cynoglossum Amabile seeds germinate best if they are evenly spread into loosened bare ground and kept moist. Plant Chinese Forget Me Not seeds in fall where winters are mild (seldom dipping below 10 degrees) or sow the flower seeds in early spring in colder climates after frost season has passed and night time temperatures are starting to stay warm. Cover the flower seeds lightly with a quarter inch or less of good, quality of soil, and keep the wild flower seeds moist.
Before long you will have a beautiful display of wildflowers. Chinese Forget-Me-Nots are liberal self-sowers. They will drop their own flower seeds and be back the following spring. If self-seeding is not wanted, cut back the plants to the ground after flowering or tear the plants out.
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 – 10
Height: 12 – 18 inches
Bloom Season: Spring and summer
Bloom Color: Blue
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, soil pH 6.0 – 7.0
Temperature: 60F
Average Germ Time: 7 – 14 days
Light Required: No
Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Rate: 11 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 30 pounds per acre
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 6 – 12 inches