Chinese forget-me-not is a charming and easy-to-grow flowering plant that brings a continuous stream of delicate blue blooms to the garden from late spring until fall. Resembling traditional forget-me-nots, this variety produces slightly larger flowers with striking yellow centers.

Adapted to shady, moist, and wooded areas, Chinese forget-me-not is ideal for naturalizing borders, pollinator gardens, and country-style landscapes. Low-maintenance, it requires very little care once established, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Where can you grow Chinese forget-me-not?
This plant thrives in zones 4 to 9 and prefers moist, well-drained soil and exposure to partial shade or full shade. It is perfectly suited for woodland gardens, moist meadows, and shady borders, but can also grow in full sun if there is sufficient moisture.

History and historical uses
Native to China and Central Asia, Chinese forget-me-not is cultivated for its ornamental beauty and its appeal to pollinators. Traditionally used in wildflower meadows and naturalized gardens, it provides a continuous source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Canadian Zone Information
Zones 8–9: Direct sow in fall or early spring for early flowering.
Zones 5–7: Start indoors in late winter or direct sow in spring after the last frost.
Zones 4: Direct sow in spring or mulch heavily to protect roots in winter.

How to grow and harvest Chinese forget-me-not
Planting: Sow seeds 3 mm (1/8 in) deep, spacing plants 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in) apart.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially in dry conditions.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming or allow some to go to seed to encourage self-seeding.
Pollinators: Provides rich nectar attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Seed saving tips for future supply
Plant maturation: Allow a few plants to produce seeds.
Seed harvesting: Harvest when seed heads are dry and brown, before dispersal.
Drying and cleaning: Separate seeds from chaff and allow them to dry completely.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Viability up to 3 years.

Certified organic by
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)

Chinese forget-me-not is a charming and easy-to-grow flowering plant that brings a continuous stream of delicate blue blooms to the garden from late spring until fall. Resembling traditional forget-me-nots, this variety produces slightly larger flowers with striking yellow centers.

Adapted to shady, moist, and wooded areas, Chinese forget-me-not is ideal for naturalizing borders, pollinator gardens, and country-style landscapes. Low-maintenance, it requires very little care once established, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Where can you grow Chinese forget-me-not?
This plant thrives in zones 4 to 9 and prefers moist, well-drained soil and exposure to partial shade or full shade. It is perfectly suited for woodland gardens, moist meadows, and shady borders, but can also grow in full sun if there is sufficient moisture.

History and historical uses
Native to China and Central Asia, Chinese forget-me-not is cultivated for its ornamental beauty and its appeal to pollinators. Traditionally used in wildflower meadows and naturalized gardens, it provides a continuous source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Canadian Zone Information
Zones 8–9: Direct sow in fall or early spring for early flowering.
Zones 5–7: Start indoors in late winter or direct sow in spring after the last frost.
Zones 4: Direct sow in spring or mulch heavily to protect roots in winter.

How to grow and harvest Chinese forget-me-not
Planting: Sow seeds 3 mm (1/8 in) deep, spacing plants 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in) apart.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially in dry conditions.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming or allow some to go to seed to encourage self-seeding.
Pollinators: Provides rich nectar attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Seed saving tips for future supply
Plant maturation: Allow a few plants to produce seeds.
Seed harvesting: Harvest when seed heads are dry and brown, before dispersal.
Drying and cleaning: Separate seeds from chaff and allow them to dry completely.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Viability up to 3 years.

Certified organic by
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)