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Hackelia floribunda
(also known as Wild Forget-me-not, False Forget-me-not, Tall Stickseed)
zones 4-6
20 seeds
These sweet little flowers are nearly identical to true forget-me-nots (Myosotis), distinguished by the prickles on the seeds which give the plant its common name of Stickseed. These prickles make the seed something of a nuisance to animals and hikers, who will find numerous seeds attached to socks, fur, and pants-legs. Flowers are small and pale-blue, growing in clusters at the top of 1-3’ stems. Each plant yields one or two flower stems, rarely more, and blooms from June-August.
Stickseeds prefer moist soil and light shade. They are a short-lived perennial, so allow plants to go to seed in your garden if you want them to stick around.
Hackelia floribunda
(also known as Wild Forget-me-not, False Forget-me-not, Tall Stickseed)
zones 4-6
20 seeds
These sweet little flowers are nearly identical to true forget-me-nots (Myosotis), distinguished by the prickles on the seeds which give the plant its common name of Stickseed. These prickles make the seed something of a nuisance to animals and hikers, who will find numerous seeds attached to socks, fur, and pants-legs. Flowers are small and pale-blue, growing in clusters at the top of 1-3’ stems. Each plant yields one or two flower stems, rarely more, and blooms from June-August.
Stickseeds prefer moist soil and light shade. They are a short-lived perennial, so allow plants to go to seed in your garden if you want them to stick around.