Forget-me-nots

Name: Forget-me-nots Genus Name: Myosotis Season: Perennial, Zones 4-8 Bloom Period: Spring, summer Light Requirements: Part Shade Soil: Fertile, neutral PH. Fertilize with compost or slow release all purpose in spring. Height: 6-12" Spacing: 9-12" apart Uses:  Good in borders and containers, woodland gardens, rock gardens and around ponds. Grows under trees and shrubs. Self seeding and naturalizes easily. Special Interests: Attracts butterflies and bees. Author's Notes: Although they are simplistic and relatively common, I have always loved forget me nots. They are one of the first flowering plants that I was introduced to as a child because there were several planted beneath my bedroom window. I, like many children, once used these dainty clustering flowers as bouquets for my Barbie dolls. I have never forgotten the joy of seeing them emerge in spring. In my own garden I have had great success with forget-me-nots in my shaded, woodland beds. They have done exceptionally well under the pine and oak trees where there is rich moist soil. They can be planted in full sun but are best sheltered from hot afternoons. While they typically flower in spring and summer, I have had them rebloom in the fall, too. They naturalize easily and are considered invasive in some regions, but they are not difficult to maintain. I highly recommend these plants for a beginner's shade garden.