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Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis asiatica
(also known as Woods forget-me-not)
zones 2-6
20 seeds
Mountain forget-me-not is a native perennial to the Rocky Mountain region and is very similar in appearance to cultivated variety of this flower. It tends to prefer moist mountain meadows at high altitudes. The state flower of Alaska, it is said to represent perseverance, a quality any wildflower needs to survive at high altitudes.
Small flowers have 5 petals and are borne in clusters on top of hairy stems reaching up to 12” tall. Blooms appear later in summer, in July and August. Flowers are a deep blue with a yellow center.
Ripe seed should be shallowly sown in autumn. Stored seed is best placed in a cold frame or other cold spot where the seeds can stratify for three months. Transplant to garden after danger of frost.
Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis asiatica
(also known as Woods forget-me-not)
zones 2-6
20 seeds
Mountain forget-me-not is a native perennial to the Rocky Mountain region and is very similar in appearance to cultivated variety of this flower. It tends to prefer moist mountain meadows at high altitudes. The state flower of Alaska, it is said to represent perseverance, a quality any wildflower needs to survive at high altitudes.
Small flowers have 5 petals and are borne in clusters on top of hairy stems reaching up to 12” tall. Blooms appear later in summer, in July and August. Flowers are a deep blue with a yellow center.
Ripe seed should be shallowly sown in autumn. Stored seed is best placed in a cold frame or other cold spot where the seeds can stratify for three months. Transplant to garden after danger of frost.