Facts on Forget-Me-Not Flowers
Botanists have identified more than 90 species of the biennial forget-me-nots. The flowering plants belong to the genus myosotis, which means "mouse-eared" in Greek. This name references the shape of the leaves. Does this Spark an idea?
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Flowers
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Forget-me-not flowers come in a variety of colors, from the blue hue most beloved by gardeners to delicate white and pink shades. Forget-me-nots flower from early spring through early summer, sometimes reappearing after the strongest heat of the summer passes.
Geography
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Native to the temperate woodlands of Eurasia and North America, the forget-me-not grows in shady spots across the United States. In 1949 Alaska declared the alpine forget-me-not its state flower.
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Growing Forget-Me-Nots
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Forget-me-not flowers prefer shady, moist soil. Gardeners can mimic their forest environment by layering a rich composting material over the soil. Sow seeds in the fall for an early spring appearance. The flowers die off during the hot summer months but naturally reseed before dying, providing a new crop of tiny, colorful flowers in the fall.
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