Garden Tip 179:

MAKE A BIG IMPACT WITH FORGET-ME-NOTS

Make a Big Impact with Forget-me-notsI have spoken of them before, but I must again. Forget Me Nots, Myosotis– a small spring flowering plant with a big impact. They are one of my favorites and a must have this time of year.

Blooming for several weeks, their clusters of tiny, delicate flowers, most often blue, but white and pink can be found as well, create a bright spot in the spring garden. They are extremely easy to grow, perform well in sun or shade and in all types of soil. While beneficial to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, rabbits tend to ignore them.

When left to go to seed, they will readily reseed in the garden and create surprise appearances the following year. Borders, woodlands, groundcover, accents and naturalized, the applications are big for this little plant.